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clean up quickly

[kliːn ʌp ˈkwɪkli]
verb phrase
limpar rapidamente
1. To tidy or clean a space in a fast or efficient manner
We need to clean up quickly before the guests arrive.
Precisamos limpar rapidamente antes os convidados chegarem.
2. To remove dirt, mess, or clutter at a fast pace
The team had to clean up quickly after the event.
A equipe teve que limpar rapidamente após o evento.
Synonyms
tidy up quicklystraighten up fastclean hastilypick up quickly
Antonyms
clean slowlytake time cleaningclean leisurely

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
limpar rapidamente
Most common expression in Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
arrumar rápido
Colloquial variation using 'arrumar' for organizing/cleaning
São Paulo
limpar na pressa
Informal expression meaning to clean in a hurry
Portugal
limpar depressa
Portuguese preference for 'depressa' over 'rapidamente'

Related Idioms & Phrases

make a quick sweep
do a quick tidy
clean house
spruce up quickly
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