sweep the city . sweep the city or country or nation or world {v. phr.} To gain great attention or popularity throughout the city, country, etc. Pavarotti's unmatched tenor voice swept the world in an unprecedented manner. Categories: add yours world {v. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 To section: S Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Post my comment