Clean house

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Literal Meaning

Refers to actual cleaning, involves physical tidying and organizing spaces.

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I'm going to clean house before my parents arrive.

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Preparation Reason

Often done before an event, like expecting guests or celebrating a special day.

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Let's clean house before the New Year's party.

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Figurative Misuse

Should not be used to mean reform or improve unless talking about an actual space.

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She cleaned her house, not her company's strategies.

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