swamp out
The term "swamp out" can refer to cleaning a very messy place or overwhelming something with an excess. Its meaning varies greatly depending on the context.
Definition
B2Housekeeping
(informal)To clean or tidy a place that is very messy.
Example
- I need to swamp out the garage this weekend.
B2General
(informal)To overwhelm or inundate with an excessive amount of something.
Example
- The team was swamped out with last-minute tasks.
C1Ecology
(technical)To replace or displace something, often in a context where the original item is overtaken by another.
Example
- The invasive species swamped out the native plants in the area.
Similar
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