spring cleaning
noun/ˌsprɪŋ ˈkliːnɪŋ/
/ˌsprɪŋ ˈkliːnɪŋ/
(also spring-cleaning)
[uncountable]- the act of cleaning a house, room, etc. carefully and completely, including the parts you do not usually clean
- I want to do some spring cleaning.
- Spring cleaning offers the ideal opportunity to reorganize your cupboards and bookshelves.
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