clean out

Frequency: 8.222.4 per million words

to clean the inside of something thoroughly, often by removing everything first

cleanADVERB + clean (verb)

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Examples (10)

  • I cleaned out all the cupboards.
  • We spent the whole weekend cleaning out the garage.
  • It's time to clean out the fridge; some of this food has expired.
  • Tomorrow, I will finally clean out my closet and donate old clothes.
  • Before you move, you need to clean out your apartment completely.
  • The fish tank needs to be cleaned out every two weeks.
  • The new manager is planning to clean out the department of inefficient employees.
  • He had to clean out his car after the long road trip.
  • She was busy cleaning out the gutters before the rainy season starts.
  • I have finally cleaned out the attic, and I found so many old treasures.