mop up Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun a concluding action
completion; culmination; closing; windup.
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verb to wash or wipe with or as if with a mop
mop; wipe up.
- Mop the hallway now
- He mopped her forehead with a towel
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verb defeat thoroughly
pip; rack up; worst; whip.
- He mopped up the floor with his opponents
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verb finish a task completely
finish up; get through; wrap up; clear up; polish off; finish off.
- I finally got through this homework assignment
