fare pulizia

Italian

Etymology

Literally, “to do cleaning.” Compare French faire le ménage.

Verb

fare pulizia

  1. (intransitive, or transitive with in) to get rid of unwanted objects, unused items, etc.; to clear out
    Ci è voluto un'ora per fare pulizia in soffitta.
    It took an hour to clear out the attic.
  2. (figuratively, by extension) to distance oneself from dishonest, useless, or otherwise unwanted people
  3. (humorous, by extension) to gulp down everything; to polish off a plate
    Synonym: fare piazza pulita
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