Meaning of cleanup on aisle | Babel Free
Definitions
Indicates that a mess needs to be cleaned up, or that a messy situation needs to be resolved. (followed by an arbitrary number)
Examples
“I knock⟳ over my bowl of cereal and spill⟳ it all over the coffee table. […] After she's satisfied with my cleanup on aisle three, my mom says, “Shouldn't you be getting ready to go? […]”
“"You're fixated on the idea you made a mess of your case." "Cleanup on aisle five. People died who shouldn't have⟳."”
“Cleanup on aisle 9: Sulfur avidly binds mercury, and using fine sulfur powder, known as “flowers of sulfur” or “flowers of brimstone” to cover⟳ the exposed area is the preferred method for decontamination and cleanup of small mercury spills.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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