The new governor has made a 'clean sweep' of the staff in the governor's mansion. [=the new governor completely replaced the former governor's staff]
He gave the floor/room a quick 'sweep'. [=he swept the floor/room quickly]
The election was a 'clean sweep' for local Democratic candidates.
(..) sings the blues ♪ ♪ Wade in the water ♪ ♪ Wade in the water ♪ ♪ Children ♪ ♪ A wave of crime sweeps across the nation ♪ ♪ Many black men in incarceration ♪ ♪ Dangerous thugs could start a riot ♪ ♪ So build more jails (..)1994 The Glass Shield