mop up

Speech parts

1. mop up - Noun

2. mop up - Verb

Meaning

a concluding action

finish a task completely

to wash or wipe with or as if with a mop

defeat thoroughly

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Alternative names

mop-up

Synonyms

pip completion worst culmination whip mop get through wrap up windup finish off rack up polish off finish up wipe up wash

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Antonyms

institute create open start begin establish

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Hypernyms

complete ending draw conclusion finish beat

Hyponyms

consummation finish finishing graduation sponge swab

Examples

If we can't alter the tide of events, at least we can be nearby with towels to mop up. Peter David

NGOs have a complicated space in neoliberal politics. They are supposed to mop up the anger. Even when they are doing good work, they are supposed to maintain the status quo. They are the missionaries of the corporate world. Arundhati Roy

If they had told me I was the janitor and would have to mop up and clean the toilets after the show in order to play, I probably would have done it. Bruce Springsteen

Mr. Britton, don't be a wise guy, because I'm gonna mop up the floor with you if you're a wise guy to me. This is my playpen, not yours. Judith Sheindlin

We're here to mop up the mess that was left behind. Tomo Milicevic

I finally got through this homework assignment Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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