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  1. The difference between "clean up", "clean out", and "clean"

    Feb 14, 2016 · Clean out is a phrasal verb which means something such as a cupboard, room, or container, you take everything out of it and clean the inside of it thoroughly. Secondly, …

  2. adverbs - Meaning of "up" in "clean up after yourself" - English ...

    Jun 14, 2019 · The expression "clean after yourself" doesn't make sense, even though clean is a synonym of clean up. This is the reason that had me wondering over the meaning of the …

  3. Are there two possible meanings for "I need you to clean up this …

    Mar 18, 2025 · (1) I need you to clean up this mess. Depending on context, can sentence (1) mean both of the following? a) I need for you to clean up this mess. Or b) I need your help in …

  4. A carwash is for clean up - English Language Learners Stack …

    Sep 7, 2016 · A carwash is for clean up. A carwash is for cleaning up. Is #1 corrct to say? (A carwash where you take your car for clean up (cleaning up)

  5. "And don't you polish up well!" - English Language Learners Stack …

    Mar 29, 2024 · "Don't you polish up well" is an expression, an idiom. It's not literal. It's a bit like saying "you don't normally look so well dressed, but well done for making an effort." - usually …

  6. word choice - Difference between "clean" and "clear" - English …

    What is the difference between "clean" and "clear"? clean verb [with object] make clean; remove dirt, marks, or stains from: clean your teeth properly after meals I cleaned up my

  7. Sweep, sweep up, sweep out - English Language Learners Stack …

    Analogous to clean out vs. clean up, sweep out more strongly suggests thoroughness, completion, and especially removal. Sweep out all of the debris from the bottom of the cage …

  8. word choice - Proper term for dog waste - English Language …

    Cleaning up dog mess. So I'd go for that if you're not sure how others might react to various different words (for example, poop may be considered "childish", shit may be a bit too crude, …

  9. What is the difference between cleaning and cleansing?

    Jan 1, 2014 · Both clean and cleanse have a similar meaning: to make something or someone clean. Even Merriam-Webster Dictionary gives the definition of cleanse as "clean". Personally, …

  10. sentence construction - How do you ask someone (politely) to …

    Well, the question is crystal clear. How do you ask someone (politely) to clean up the room using a vacuum cleaner?