cleanup on aisle en · X
Etymology
Suggests an intercom message to employees in a large store. Perhaps popularized by the American comedy film Mr. Mom (1983).
Meanings
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(humorous) Indicates that a mess needs to be cleaned up, or that a messy situation needs to be resolved. (followed by an arbitrary number)
Cleanup on aisle 9: Sulfur avidly binds mercury, and using fine sulfur powder, known as “flowers of sulfur” or “flowers of brimstone” to cover the exposed area is the preferred method for decontamination and cleanup of small mercury spills.
2022, Charles A. Lewis, Neurodevelopment and Intelligence, page 313:"You're fixated on the idea you made a mess of your case." "Cleanup on aisle five. People died who shouldn't have."
2021, John Ritter, Fatal Conceit:I knock over my bowl of cereal and spill it all over the coffee table. […] After she's satisfied with my cleanup on aisle three, my mom says, “Shouldn't you be getting ready to go? […]
2012, Annameekee Hesik, The You Know Who Girls: Freshman Year:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
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| cleanup in aisle | alternative | lexicographic |