گزارش خطا در معنی کلمه 'mop up'

1 عمومی:: باكهنه‌ پاك‌ كردن‌

2 عمومی:: از وجود دشمن‌ پاك‌ كردن‌

1 general:: Phrase(s): mop something up to clean up something, such as a spill, with a mop or with a mopping motion. • Please mop this mess up. • I will mop up this mess.

2 general:: 1. Clear an area of remaining enemy troops after a victory, as in They left behind just one squadron to mop up. [c. 1900] 2. Perform the minor tasks that conclude a project or activity, as in Go ahead, I'll mop up these last invoices. [First half of 1900s] Both usages transfer the task of housecleaning with a mop to other kinds of cleanup.

3 general:: Phrase(s): mop up (after someone or something) 1. Lit. to clean up with a mop a sloppy mess made by someone or something. • I am the one who has to mop up after the mess you made! 2. Fig. to rectify a problem that someone or something has created. • You made a fuss in the conference and upset everyone. I spent hours mopping up after you in private meetings with all in attendance.