103 Clean up

Clean up

(PW) make a big profit

Since he started his new business, he’s really cleaning up.

 

(MW)

Main Entry: 1clean·up

Pronunciation: \ˈklēn-ˌəp\

Function: noun

Date: 1872

1 : an act or instance of cleaning
2 : an exceptionally large profit : killing

(free)

clean up

1. To make clean or orderly.

2. To make oneself clean, neat, or presentable.

3. To dispose of; settle: cleaned up the unpaid bills.

4. Slang To make a large profit, often in a short period of time: cleaned up during the bull market.