Phrases Discussing Sports and Games

A clean sweep

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Meaning

To win all the games or competitions in a series.

Examples

  • John: Did the team win the tournament?
  • Alice: Yes! They achieved <b>a clean sweep</b>, winning every single match.
  • John: That's incredible! I didn't expect such a dominant performance.
  • Alice: Neither did I! It was truly <b>a clean sweep</b>; a perfect result.