'MOP UP' Phrasal Verb

Definition of Mop up phrasal verb

Mop up: Resolve a problem
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» Example: He was left to MOP UP the mess after they resigned.

Kill or capture the last few enemy soldiers after a victory.
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» Example: After the battle, it took them a couple of weeks to MOP UP the remaining rebels.

Eat a sauce with bread to finish it
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» Example: The sauce was so delicious that I ordered some bread to MOP it UP.

Remove a liquid that has been spilt
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» Example: I used a cloth to MOP UP the coffee I had knocked over.

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