scrub down
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
To clean through a scrubbing action; to thoroughly clean up by scrubbing.
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
To reduce a budget, especially by removing inefficiencies and redundant spending; to lower spending to the minimum necessary.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
To improve the public image or apparent value of something.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “scrub down” mean?
To clean through a scrubbing action; to thoroughly clean up by scrubbing.
Is “scrub down” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.