Crossword Genius

Stand up perhaps to receive the sweep (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

dustpan

I'm a little stuck... Click here to teach me more about this clue!

'receive the sweep' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this definition defines the answer.

'stand up perhaps' is the wordplay.
'perhaps' indicates an anagram.
'stand'+'up'='standup'
'standup' is an anagram of 'DUSTPAN'.

'to' acts as a link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for dustpan that I've seen before include "Container associated with brush" , "Item of floor cleaning equipment" , "waste collector" , "alternative to sweeping things under the carpet" , "Stand up (anag) - short-handled shovel" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish News and The Globe and Mail.
Want a hint initially instead of a full solution? Install my app