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clean sweep
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A complete or overwhelming victory, especially one in which all or almost all possible electoral contests are won.
Other meanings
2. noun
The winning, by a person or team, of all the possible possible prizes, games, rounds or contests, etc in a competition, season or series.
3. noun
A thorough change of policies, personnel or objects, removing or replacing all or almost all of that which existed previously.
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