tidy up
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The plot gets pleasingly messy despite starring a leading lady who was quite literally constructed to tidy up.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 4, 2026
“When the light comes on, I get a burst of energy and strength—you have to tidy up the mess here, wash the dishes there,” she said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 26, 2026
Kempy would also tidy up everything I missed which he felt was important - whether that was organising away games in pre-season trips, or dealing with players, staff and negativity in the media.
From BBC ● Jan. 25, 2026
A new profession has emerged reflecting that statistic: cleaners who are called in to tidy up homes after their occupants, most of whom lived alone, have died.
From Barron's ● Nov. 2, 2025
I stop to tidy up my novice scarf tying, yellow silk butterflies framing my bony face.
From "What the Night Sings" by Vesper Stamper
![]()