mopping up

present participle and gerund of mop up

To clean up (liquid) with a mop, rag, sponge, or other cleaning device.
(informal) To fix problems; to correct or repair.
(transitive) To absorb the leftovers of a dish with bread etc., in order to eat them.
To consume or get rid of an excess of something.
To clean up an area destroyed by a natural disaster or by violent activity.
To finish something off; to apply a finishing touch
To get rid of (enemies) within a certain area.
To win a competition decisively.
To pitch the final innings especially of a game that is no longer close.