wipe up
verb- To completely remove spilled liquid or solids, typically by hand using a dishcloth. · I'll wipe up that spilled milk.· First let me wipe up all these bread crumbs.
- To clean thoroughly, particularly with a dishcloth or rag. · I always wipe up the counter before making dinner.· Please wipe up the kitchen at the end of your shift.
- To defeat (an opponent) thoroughly; trounce. · We're going to wipe up your team just like we wiped up the Canaries.
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