Sweep away

Sweep sth away : to destroy

• Example in context:

• “Houses have been completely swept away and cars and vans have been washed away too.”

Llevar, arrastrar, barrer del mapa, arrasar (pueblo, puente, cosechas).


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Clear up

Clear (sth) up :

• Separable (optional)

• Example in context:

• The Philippines is accustomed to clearing up after the destruction caused by the dozen or more monsoons that hit the archipelago each summer and autumn.

Poner en orden, quitar de en medio, limpiar, ordenar (algo)

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