sweep zamiatać using a broom-używając szczotki

sweep somebody along/away

 [usually passive] to make somebody very interested or involved in something, especially in a way that makes them forget everything elseThey were swept along by the force of their emotions.

sweep something  aside

 to ignore something completelyAll their advice was swept aside.

sweep something  away

 to get rid of something completelyAny doubts had long since been swept away.

sweep something  out

 to remove all the dust, dirt, etc. from a room or building using a brush

sweep somebody  up

 to lift somebody up with a sudden smooth movementHe swept her up into his arms.

IDIOMS

sweep the board  -zgarnąć całą stawkę,wygrać wszystkienagrody,itp. w konkursie

to win all the prizes, etc. in a competition

sweep somebody off their feet

to make somebody fall suddenly and deeply in love with you

She's waiting for some hero to come and sweep her off her feet.

How to Make Someone Fall in Love with You

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Sometimes we meet someone and we just know: it's love. However, it isn't always easy to see the wonderful qualities of the people right there in front of us. They may need a little push to realize that maybe they love you too. Remember that there is no way to make someone fall in love with you and that you wouldn't want love that was forced anyway. But, with time and effort, you may be able to be for them all the amazing things that they are for you! Read below for helpful advice and tips on getting that special someone to have eyes only for you.

fall in love -zakochać się

with you w tobie innamorarsi di te zakochać się w tobie spowodować ,ze ktoś w tobie nagle się zakochał

sweep (somebody) to power

to win an election by a large number of votes; to make somebody win an election with a large number of votes

sweep to victory

to win a contest easily

Obama swept to victory in 2008.

sweep something under the carpet

 (US also sweep something under the rug) to try to stop people from finding out about something wrong, illegal, embarrassing, etc. that has happened or that you have doneAn earlier report, implicating the government, had been conveniently swept under the carpet.

PHRASAL VERBS

sweep somebody along/away

 [usually passive] to make somebody very interested or involved in something, especially in a way that makes them forget everything elseThey were swept along by the force of their emotions.

sweep something  aside

 to ignore something completelyAll their advice was swept aside.

sweep something  away

 to get rid of something completelyAny doubts had long since been swept away.

sweep something  out

 to remove all the dust, dirt, etc. from a room or building using a brush

sweep somebody  up

 to lift somebody up with a sudden smooth movementHe swept her up into his arms.

Definition of sweep verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

     

 

sweep

 VERB

swiːp ; swiːp 

 

swept, swept

swept ; swept 

 

with brush or hand

1 [transitive, intransitive] to clean a room, surface, etc. using a broom (= a type of brush on a long handle)sweep (something) to sweep the floorChimneys should be swept regularly.sweep something + adjective The showroom had been emptied and swept clean.2 [transitive] sweep something + adverb/preposition to remove something from a surface using a brush, your hand, etcShe swept the crumbs into the wastebasket.He swept the leaves up into a pile.She swept the clothes onto the floor and invited him to sit down.

 

move quickly/with force

3 [transitive] sweep somebody/something + adverb/preposition to move or push somebody/something suddenly and with a lot of forceThe little boat was swept out to sea.Their tent was swept away in the storm.She let herself be swept along by the crowd.4 [intransitive, transitive] (of weather, fire, etc.) to move suddenly and/or with force over an area or in a particular direction+ adverb/preposition Rain swept in through the broken windows.A fire swept through the store on Tuesday night.sweep something Strong winds regularly sweep the islands.

 

of a person

5 [intransitive] + adverb/preposition to move quickly and/or smoothly, especially in a way that impresses or is intended to impress other peopleWithout another word she swept out of the room.(figurative) He swept into the lead with an almost perfect performance.6 [transitive] sweep something + adverb/preposition to move something, especially your hand or arm, quickly and smoothly in a particular directionHe rushed to greet her, sweeping his arms wide.

 

of feelings

7 [intransitive] + adverb/preposition to suddenly affect somebody stronglyA wave of tiredness swept over her.Memories came sweeping back.

 

of ideas/fashions

8 [intransitive, transitive] to spread quickly+ adverb/preposition Rumours of his resignation swept through the company.sweep something the latest craze sweeping America

 

look/move over area

9 [intransitive, transitive] to move over an area, especially in order to look for something+ adverb/preposition His eyes swept around the room.The car headlights swept across the front of the building.sweep something Searchlights swept the sky.She swept the crowd with her binoculars.

 

touch surface

10 [transitive] sweep something to move, or move something, over a surface, touching it lightlyHer dress swept the ground as she walked.

 

hair

11 [transitive] sweep something + adverb/preposition to brush, comb, etc. your hair in a particular directionHer hair was swept back from her face.

 

of landscape

12 [intransitive] + adverb/preposition to form a long smooth curveThe hotel gardens sweep down to the beach.

 

in sport

13 [transitive] sweep something (North American English) to win all the games in a series of games against another team or all the parts of a contestThe Blue Jays have a chance to sweep the series.New Jersey swept Detroit last season.

IDIOMS

sweep the board

to win all the prizes, etc. in a competition

sweep somebody off their feet

to make somebody fall suddenly and deeply in love with you

She's waiting for some hero to come and sweep her off her feet.

sweep (somebody) to power

to win an election by a large number of votes; to make somebody win an election with a large number of votes

sweep to victory

to win a contest easily

Obama swept to victory in 2008.

sweep something under the carpet

 (US also sweep something under the rug) to try to stop people from finding out about something wrong, illegal, embarrassing, etc. that has happened or that you have doneAn earlier report, implicating the government, had been conveniently swept under the carpet.

PHRASAL VERBS

sweep somebody along/away

 [usually passive] to make somebody very interested or involved in something, especially in a way that makes them forget everything elseThey were swept along by the force of their emotions.

sweep something  aside

 to ignore something completelyAll their advice was swept aside.

sweep something  away

 to get rid of something completelyAny doubts had long since been swept away.

sweep something  out

 to remove all the dust, dirt, etc. from a room or building using a brush

sweep somebody  up

 to lift somebody up with a sudden smooth movementHe swept her up into his arms.