How to Pronounce "sweep up after"
expression
SWEEP-uhp-AF-ter
sweep-UP-AHFT-uh
Definition
To clean up, usually by sweeping, after someone else has made a mess or after an event.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈswip/ /ˈəp/ /ˈæftɝ
British English
swˈiːp/ /ˈʌp/ /ˈɑːftɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SWEEP-uhp-AF-ter
UK
sweep-UP-AHFT-uh
Listen in Context
I always have to sweep up after my little brother.
Please sweep up after the party is over.
The teacher made us sweep up after art class.
Why do I always have to sweep up after everyone else?