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词汇 Mr. Clean
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Definition of Mr. Clean in US English:

Mr. Clean

noun
informal
  • A man, especially a public figure, who has an impeccable image, record, or reputation. Sometimes used with Miss, Mrs., or Ms. when referring to a woman.

    he comes up Mr. Clean on the sheets—not even a parking ticket
    Example sentencesExamples
    • After Mr. Clean tried to kill a guard with a pistol someone had slipped into his cell, his nickname became ‘Trigger.’
    • He's Mr. Clean, a driver who would rather finish second than make an enemy by driving dirty.
    • Mark's appointment was seen as clearly signalling a battle against corruption: ‘He had the reputation of a Mr. Clean.’
    • No candidate is Mr. Clean in everyone's eyes.

Origin

From the trademark Mr. Clean, a brand of household cleaner.

Definition of Mr. Clean in US English:

Mr. Clean

noun
informal
  • A man, especially a public figure, who has an impeccable image, record, or reputation. Sometimes used with Miss, Mrs., or Ms. when referring to a woman.

    he comes up Mr. Clean on the sheets—not even a parking ticket
    Example sentencesExamples
    • After Mr. Clean tried to kill a guard with a pistol someone had slipped into his cell, his nickname became ‘Trigger.’
    • Mark's appointment was seen as clearly signalling a battle against corruption: ‘He had the reputation of a Mr. Clean.’
    • No candidate is Mr. Clean in everyone's eyes.
    • He's Mr. Clean, a driver who would rather finish second than make an enemy by driving dirty.

Origin

From the trademark Mr. Clean, a brand of household cleaner.

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