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2020.02.27 14:06

7 Idioms In English With The Word ‘CLEAN’

1. A clean break


Meaning: leave quickly and completely
Example Sentence: She wanted a clean break after they broke up. She didn’t want to see him ever again.

2. A clean slate
Meaning: to start something again
Example Sentence: The new CEO started with a clean slate.

3. Clean something out
Meaning: to remove dirt or things from the inside of something
Example Sentence: This weekend, I cleaned out my closet and now I have four boxes of clothes to get rid of.

4. Clean up
Meaning: get someone or something cleaner
Example Sentence: I’ve got to clean up before the party guests get here.

5. Clean-cut
Meaning: a male that is clean, has short hair and orderly
Example Sentence: Most politicians and men in the military are clean-cut.

6. Wipe the slate clean
Meaning: to forget all past problems or mistakes and start again
Example Sentence: Mary wanted to wipe her slate clean and get a new job after being fired.

7. A clean bill of health
Meaning:
– News that you are healthy or well
– News that an organization or company is operating correctly
Example Sentences:
1. Marie can’t go back to work until the doctors give her a clean bill of health.
2. The Orange County Health Organization received a clean bill a health after an external investigation.
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  • Jihyeon_지현 2020.02.27 14:11

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    Thank you!
  • Princess Handah 2020.02.27 14:12

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    Very interesting Thanks
  • Ahmed 2020.02.27 14:23

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    Keep going
  • 廖德偉 2020.02.27 16:03

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    Thanks for the information.
  • Coco不宅 2020.02.27 16:10

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    Reading practice 😄 thanks for sharing this post!

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