Definitions by Arminkshipper

come clean

be completely honest; keep nothing hidden.

"the company has refused to come clean about its pollution record"

come clean by Arminkshipper July 15, 2024

cleaning up its act 

begin to behave in a better way, especially by giving up alcohol, drugs, or illegal activities.

"the casino industry is bent on cleaning up its act"

cleaning up its act by Arminkshipper July 15, 2024

cleaned house 

do housework.

"they cleaned house, washed clothes, and cared for the children"

cleaned house by Arminkshipper July 15, 2024

cleaned everybody's clock 

give someone a beating.

"he went wild and cleaned everybody's clock down there in the dugout"

cleaned everybody's clock by Arminkshipper July 15, 2024

clean 

used to emphasize the completeness of a reported action, condition, or experience.

"he was knocked clean off his feet"

clean by Arminkshipper July 15, 2024

clean 

(of a person) not taking or having taken drugs or alcohol.

Here is a sentence using "clean" with that definition:

"After years of struggling with addiction, Sarah is finally happy and healthy, having been clean for two years."

clean by Arminkshipper July 15, 2024

clean 

not possessing or containing anything illegal, especially drugs or stolen goods.

"I searched him and his luggage, and he was clean"

clean by Arminkshipper July 15, 2024