English · Phrasal verb Attested

tidy up

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To make clean, to make satisfactorily neat.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

làm sạch, làm ngăn nắp

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

When the long, hot journey drew to its end and the train slowed down for the last time, there was a stir in Jessamy’s carriage. People began to shake crumbs from their laps and tidy themselves up a little.

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).

Common questions

What does “tidy up” mean?

To make clean, to make satisfactorily neat.

Is “tidy up” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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