cleans house
Gets rid of
Cleans house means to remove unwanted things or people thoroughly.
In the literal sense, it's tidying up a home.
Figuratively, it describes purging an organization of problematic employees or elements: The new CEO cleaned house, firing half the executive team.
It can also mean winning decisively: Our team cleaned house at the tournament.
- dustFine settled particles
- scrubClean by rubbing hard
- scrub brushStiff-bristled cleaning implement
- mopFloor-washing implement
- sweepBrush clean with broom
declutter · restructure · overhaul · purge · cloth · brush · vacuum · shake-up · new broom · eliminate · sanitize · streamline · fresh start · tidy · polish · disinfect · wipe · wipe down