English Expression · Advanced
scrape the pan clean
remove stuck food from the pan's surface
Pronunciation: scrape the pan clean
Meaning
A natural expression used to convey: remove stuck food from the pan's surface.
Example
Scrape the pan clean with a wooden spatula.
Remove the stuck food with a wooden spatula.
Practice tips
- Practice scrape the pan clean out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for advanced-level learners.