Meaning of the word "a clean sweep" in English

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a clean sweep

US /ə kliːn swiːp/
UK /ə kliːn swiːp/
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Idiom

1.

a situation in which one side wins all parts of a competition or election

Example:
The team achieved a clean sweep, winning every game in the tournament.
The ruling party is hoping for a clean sweep in the upcoming elections.
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