scrub down
The term "scrub down" is used both literally for thorough cleaning and figuratively for reducing budgets or improving public image.
Definition
B1Cleaning
(general)To clean something thoroughly by rubbing it hard, often with a brush and water.
Example
- After the muddy hike, we had to scrub down our boots.
- The nurse will scrub down the patient before the surgery.
C1Finance
(figurative)To reduce a budget by eliminating inefficiencies and unnecessary expenses.
Example
- The company decided to scrub down its budget to save costs.
- They had to scrub down the project expenses to stay within the funding limits.
C1Public Relations
(figurative)To improve the public image or perceived value of something.
Example
- The politician's team worked hard to scrub down his public image before the election.
- The brand is trying to scrub down its reputation after the scandal.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "scrub down":
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