clean
/kliːn/
adjective25
- Of a victory or performance: without any blemishes such as submission holds, disqualification, interference, etc.
- clean limbs
verb11
noun3
adverb1
forms
cleaned · cleant · cleaning · cleaneth · cleans · cleanest · cleaner · cleanest
Phrases with clean
- clean upTo make an area or a thing clean; to pick up a mess; to tidy.
- clean as a hound's toothVery clean.
- clean as a whistleVery clean.
- clean breakThe complete termination of a relationship, or an exit from a situation.
- clean downTo clean (something) thoroughly.
- clean handsFreedom from guilt, especially from the guilt of dishonesty in money matters, or of bribe-taking.
- clean moneyMoney that is legally or honestly gained or earned.
- clean offTo remove (something) by cleaning; to thoroughly clean (something) or make (something) bare.
- clean someone's clockTo defeat someone decisively, in a physical fight or other competition or negotiation.
- clean outTo clean, especially to tidy by removing the contents.
- clean-timberedWell-proportioned; symmetrical.
- clean up afterTo clean areas and things that (somebody) has touched or dirtied.
- clean up one's actTo reform; to improve one's habits.
- come cleanTo confess; admit the truth.
- day-cleanDawn; daybreak.
- keep one's nose cleanTo stay out of trouble, especially by avoiding unlawful behavior.
- make a clean breastOften followed by of: to be honest about something; to confess.
- start with a clean sheetTo begin something anew, without being hindered by past mistakes, problems or biases; to start all over again.
- wipe the slate cleanTo make a fresh start, for example by forgetting about previous differences and disagreements.