In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined: The boss made a clean sweep of all old hands in the offic...

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:

The boss made a clean sweep of all old hands in the office

Answer Details

In the given sentence, the phrase "clean sweep" means to completely get rid of something or someone. Therefore, the option that is nearest in meaning to this phrase is "completely got rid". The boss has removed all the old hands from the office, which means the boss has made a clean sweep of them, leaving no trace behind.