mop-up
the act, process, or an instance of mopping up; completion of an operation or action.
Origin of mop-up
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British Dictionary definitions for mop up
to clean with a mop
informal to complete (a task, etc)
military to clear (remaining enemy forces) after a battle, as by killing, taking prisoner, etc
the act or an instance of mopping up
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Other Idioms and Phrases with mop-up
Clear an area of remaining enemy troops after a victory, as in They left behind just one squadron to mop up. [c. 1900]
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