Clean off
phrasal verb
To completely remove something from a surface.
He cleaned off the dirt from his shoes.
Often appears as...
- clean off the table
- clean off the dust
phrasal verb
To consume or finish entirely.
The children cleaned off their plates in no time.
Often appears as...
- clean off a plate
- clean off a pizza
Usage tips
Colloquial
phrasal verb
To completely remove something from a surface.
He cleaned off the dirt from his shoes.
Often appears as...
- clean off the table
- clean off the dust
phrasal verb
To consume or finish entirely.
The children cleaned off their plates in no time.
Often appears as...
- clean off a plate
- clean off a pizza
Usage tips
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Cleaning
Used when referring to physically scrubbing or removing unwanted substances from objects or surfaces.
After the picnic, I cleaned off the dirt from the blanket.
Pro Tip 2/3Surface Focus
Emphasizes that the cleaning is on the surface of an item, not the whole object.
She cleaned off the chalkboard, leaving no text visible.
Pro Tip 3/3Complete Removal
Suggests that the item is thoroughly cleaned, with no residue left.
Make sure to clean off the grease from the stove completely.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Cleaning
Used when referring to physically scrubbing or removing unwanted substances from objects or surfaces.
After the picnic, I cleaned off the dirt from the blanket.
Pro Tip 2/3Surface Focus
Emphasizes that the cleaning is on the surface of an item, not the whole object.
She cleaned off the chalkboard, leaving no text visible.
Pro Tip 3/3Complete Removal
Suggests that the item is thoroughly cleaned, with no residue left.
Make sure to clean off the grease from the stove completely.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Cleaning
Used when referring to physically scrubbing or removing unwanted substances from objects or surfaces.
After the picnic, I cleaned off the dirt from the blanket.
Pro Tip 2/3Surface Focus
Emphasizes that the cleaning is on the surface of an item, not the whole object.
She cleaned off the chalkboard, leaving no text visible.
Pro Tip 3/3Complete Removal
Suggests that the item is thoroughly cleaned, with no residue left.
Make sure to clean off the grease from the stove completely.
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