Sweep Away Meaning

(idiomatic, transitive) to completely destroy, to annihilate

Example: 2011 February 5, Chris Whyatt, “Wolverhampton 2 - 1 Man Utd”[1], BBC:
  Instant drama ensued as Wolves appealed for a penalty as Brazilian right-back Rafael swept away any danger from Jarvis with his upper body after 40 seconds.

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