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Definition a clean sweep in British English

a clean sweep phrase

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1

a situation in which one person or team wins all the prizes or all the different parts in a competition

Example

The United States had a clean sweep in the 100 metres.

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2

a new start after getting rid of old methods, ideas, or staff

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Definition a clean sweep in British English