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mop

Definition

  • noun: a tool for cleaning floors that has a bundle of cloth or yarn or a sponge attached to a long handle
  • noun: an implement made of absorbent material fastened to a handle and used especially for cleaning floors
  • verb: to clean (a floor) with a mop
  • verb: to use a mop on
  • often used with 'up'
  • synonyms: grimace, moppet

Examples

  • The battle has been won. The focus is now on 'mopping up' small pockets of resistance.

  • I'm almost done with the project. I just need a little more time to 'mop up'.

  • Just let me 'mop up' [='finish'] a few things and I'll be done.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) You can get out of here. I'm using a new crew tonight. New guys. - I thought I was on for this. - I changed my mind. Take the night off. Francis, we're ready for the sushi bar. - Jimmy, bring a mop. - Out the back. There's guys who answer the questions right... - ... and there's guys that don't. (..)
    2006 The Departed