clean one's plate

He said Friday that he had learned to clean his plate no matter what was on it.

He cleaned his plate quickly, leaving only a slice Of bacon.

They said we shouldn't eat everything on our plates, but I'm from the school that says you have to clean your plate.

Grod cleaned his plate and looked around for more to eat.

By doing this, young children developed the habit of eating everything given to them, thus "cleaning their plate."

It's a lot of food, but I've never failed to clean my plate.

Think of dessert as the reward for standing in line, then cleaning your plate.

Luke cleaned his plate twice, wondering when he'd get hot food again.

I understand cleaning one's plate with bread is bad manners.

"Good food," said Wednesday, who had cleaned his plate with every evidence of enjoyment.