to drain the swamp
[drain] the swamp of {sth}to drain the swamp
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to eliminate a problem that threatens a political or business system such as corruption, terrorism, etc.
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Exempel
The politician is campaigning on a promise to drain the swamp and combat corruption in government.
Environmental activists are advocating to drain the swamp and restore the wetland ecosystem.
