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Definition of
clean adverb
from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
clean
adverb
adverb
NAmE
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klin
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(
informal
)
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used to emphasize that an action takes place completely
The thief got clean away.
I clean forgot about calling him.
Idioms
come clean (with somebody) (about something)
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to admit and explain something that you have kept as a secret
Isn't it time the government came clean about their plans for education?
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clean
adjective
clean
verb
clean
noun
dry-clean
verb
clean up
phrasal verb
clean off
phrasal verb
clean out
phrasal verb
clean-cut
adjective
clean-up
noun
clean-limbed
adjective
clean-living
adjective
clean-shaven
adjective
squeaky clean
adjective
clean and jerk
noun
spring-cleaning
noun
Mr. Clean
clean house
a clean break
a clean slate
clean up your act
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Phrasal verbs
clean up
phrasal verb
clean off
phrasal verb
clean out
phrasal verb
Idioms
Mr. Clean
clean house
a clean break
a clean slate
clean up your act
keep your nose clean
wipe the slate clean
a clean bill of health
as clean as a whistle
make a clean sweep (of something)
as clean, pure, etc. as the driven snow
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clean
adjective
clean
verb
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noun