Mop up

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verb

To clean up a liquid mess using a mop or cloth.

After the party, it took us forever to mop up the spilled drinks.
Visual representation of "mop up" - To clean up a liquid mess using a mop or cloth.

Often appears as...

  • mop up spill
  • mop up the mess
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Visual representation of "mop up"
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Literal Cleaning

Refers to physically removing liquid or dirt from surfaces, typically after accidents or spills.

Illustration for Literal Cleaning
He had to mop up the orange juice that had spilled on the kitchen floor.
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Complete Action

Used to emphasize thoroughness when cleaning up every last drop of a mess.

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The staff meticulously mopped up after the flood, leaving the floors spotless.
Visual representation of the word "Mop up"

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