sweep away

English

Verb

(transitive) To remove something by, or as if by, sweeping.
(idiomatic, transitive) To overwhelm someone emotionally; sweep someone off their feet.
(idiomatic, transitive) to completely destroy, to annihilate
- 2011 February 5, Chris Whyatt, “Wolverhampton 2 - 1 Man Utd”, in 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.

Translations

to remove something by sweeping

French: balayer (fr)
Italian: spazzare via

Maori: whiro

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