As clean as a whistle

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adverb

Very clean, no dirt at all.

After hours of cleaning, the kitchen was as clean as a whistle.
Visual representation of "as clean as a whistle" - Very clean, no dirt at all.

Often appears as...

  • spotless as a whistle
  • sparkle as a whistle

Usage tips

Idiomatic

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Visual representation of "as clean as a whistle"
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Metaphorical Use

The phrase is a metaphor, comparing something's cleanliness to a whistle's clear sound, not its physical state.

Illustration for Metaphorical Use
He scrubbed the car until it was as clean as a whistle.
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Exaggeration for Effect

Often used to exaggerate how clean something is, implying it's exceptionally clean.

Illustration for Exaggeration for Effect
She left the bathroom as clean as a whistle; it was almost sparkling.
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Common Collocations

Commonly found with words like 'spotless' and 'sparkle' to emphasize cleanliness.

Illustration for Common Collocations
After the deep clean, the floors were spotless as a whistle.
Visual representation of the word "As clean as a whistle"

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