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.
(..) Also, take the garbage out with the bin. The bags tear and dirty the stairs. Yesterday I got dizzy. I dropped the bag and it tore. I'll mop the stairs. Go in. Let us in. Let me close the door. - Mrs... - She's not there? (..)2011 A Separation