'Mop Up' Phrasal Verb

Definition of Mop up phrasal verb

Mop up phrasal verb

  1. Meaning: Resolve a problem
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    » Example: He was left to MOP UP the mess after they resigned.
  2. Meaning: Kill or capture the last few enemy soldiers after a victory.
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    » Example: After the battle, it took them a couple of weeks to MOP UP the remaining rebels.
  3. Meaning: Eat a sauce with bread to finish it
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    » Example: The sauce was so delicious that I ordered some bread to MOP it UP.
  4. Meaning: Remove a liquid that has been spilt
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    » Example: I used a cloth to MOP UP the coffee I had knocked over.

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