Mr. Clean
Americannoun
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an actual or idealized person with an impeccable record, reputation, or image, especially a politician (sometimes used with Miss, Ms., or Mrs. instead of Mr. when referring to a female).
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such a person regarded as excessively virtuous; goody-goody (sometimes used with Miss, Ms., or Mrs. instead of Mr. when referring to a female).
Etymology
Origin of Mr. Clean
First recorded in 1970–75; popularized as the trademark of a liquid cleaner
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