Clean out
Pronunciation: /ˈkɫin ˈaʊt/
Clean out (phrasal verb)
- To remove all items from a place or container so it becomes empty and tidy.
- To make a space free by taking out objects, dirt, or waste.
- To use up all your money, often because of unexpected costs or heavy spending.
Examples
- Please clean out the drawer before you organize it.
- They cleaned out the cupboard and threw away old food.