Phrases & Expressions

To shout in support of someone, especially in a sport or competition.

• The fans cheered on their team until the final whistle.
• His friends were there to cheer him on at the marathon.

Tidying up as you work, rather than leaving it all until the end.

• In the kitchen, it's best to clean as you go.
• My mother always told me to clean as you go.

To remove dirt or marks from a surface.

• Clean the mud off your boots before you come in.
• She cleaned the dust off the shelves with a damp cloth.

Very easy to understand or see.

• It's clear as day that he is lying.
• The instructions were clear as day.

To remove things from a surface or area to make it tidy.

• Let's clear away the dishes before the guests arrive.
• The waiter cleared away our plates.

A sky without clouds.

• It's a clear sky tonight.
• Under a clear sky, we had a picnic.

To remove dishes after a meal.

• Please clear the table.
• He cleared the table after dinner.

(of the weather) To become bright and stop raining.

• The sky cleared up after the rain.
• I hope it clears up before the picnic.

To move down something using your hands and feet.

• He climbed down the ladder very slowly.
• The cat was too scared to climb down from the tree.

To move upward using hands and feet.

• Climb up the ladder.
• He climbed up the tree.