esl #english #idioms #informal #verb

clean up {v. phr.}

1. To wash and make oneself presentable.

After quitting for the day in the garage, Tim decided to clean up and put on a clean shirt.

1. To finish; terminate.

The secretary promised her boss to clean up all the unfinished work before leaving on her Florida vacation.

1. {informal}
   To make a large profit.

The clever investors cleaned up on the stock market last week. Categories: {informal} {v. phr.}