HOUSECLEANING


Meaning of HOUSECLEANING in English

ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ noun

Etymology: house + cleaning

1. : the removal of dirt and rubbish from a house especially after long accumulation

spring housecleaning

2. : the act of improving or reforming by removal of undesirable, inefficient, or corrupt elements

a thorough housecleaning which will sweep away the cobwebs of learning and clear our attics of academic lumber — Marjorie Nicolson

urged that a thorough housecleaning was needed to rid the business of sharp practices — Advertising Age

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