sweep up
verb
Definitions
To clean by sweeping.
Example: I'll wash the floor after sweeping up.
To transport to shore by waves.
(usually passive) to overwhelm, to cause to become overly involved in.
Example: We got swept up in the excitement.
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Definitions
To clean by sweeping.
Example: I'll wash the floor after sweeping up.
To transport to shore by waves.
(usually passive) to overwhelm, to cause to become overly involved in.
Example: We got swept up in the excitement.