Mop up
Mop up verb - To wash or wipe with or as if with a mop.
Show up
Show up verb - To come into view.
Both terms in one sentence
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The chief constable eventually decides that Kay's story might be worth investigating, but even so the police only show up in time to help mop up after the day has already been saved.
Source: Series / The Box of Delights
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