- sweep up after someone
- sweep up after someoneto clean up the dirt left on the floor by someone. •
Do you mind sweeping up after the kids?
•I had to sweep up after your party and I am not happy about it!
Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
sweep up after someone
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