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     • clear the decks idiom informal Add to word list to remove unnecessary things so that you are ready for action:
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     CLEAR THE DECKS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

2. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › clear-the-decksCLEAR THE DECKS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   CLEAR THE DECKS definition: 1. to remove unnecessary things so that you are ready for action: 2. to remove unnecessary things…. Learn more.

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     CLEAR THE DECKS meaning: 1. to remove unnecessary things so...

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     CLEAR THE DECKS translate: 清除障碍准备行动. Learn more in the...

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3. idioms.thefreedictionary.com › clear+the+decksClear the decks - Idioms by The Free Dictionary

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   clear the decks. Prepare for action, as in I've finished all these memos and cleared the decks for your project, or Clear the decks-here comes the coach. This expression originated in naval warfare, when it described preparing for battle by removing or fastening down all loose objects on the ship's decks.

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5. www.collinsdictionary.com › to-clear-the-decksDefinition of 'to clear the decks' - Collins Online Dictionary

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   If you clear the decks, you get ready to start something new by finishing any work that has to be done or getting rid of any problems that are in the way. The hostage release could clear the decks for war.

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   1. Literally, of sailors, to prepare for something (such as a battle) by removing or securing objects on the deck of a ship. That enemy ship is getting too close—clear the deck! We can expect massive waves with this storm, so clear the decks, men! Clear the decks and man your posts!

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › clear-the-decksDefinition of 'clear the decks' - Collins Online Dictionary

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   to make sure that everything that you have been doing is completely finished, so that you are ready to start a more important task. Clear the decks before you think of taking on any more responsibilities. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers.

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   To “clear the decks” is an idiom frequently employed when one wishes to prepare for an important endeavor. It originates in naval warfare, where crew members would organize and put aside all nonessential items before battle began; essentially, they cleared the ship’s deck of all debris.

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   What does it mean to clear the decks?

   • To prepare for action, as in I've finished all these memos and cleared the decks for your project, or Clear the decks-here comes the coach. This expression originated in naval warfare, where it described preparing for battle by removing or fastening down all loose objects on the ship's decks. [Second half of 1800s]

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   Why am I clearing the decks?

   • I'm clearing the decks now because we're going to have to focus on our annual gala for the next two months. — There were several toxic people working at our firm and it became clear we needed to let them go and clear the decks before morale would improve. — How long will it take us to clear the decks before the audit?

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   How do you clear the decks in a sentence?

   • Clear the decks is a figurative expression that means get out of the way or prepare for action. For example, 'I've finished all these memos and cleared the decks for your project.' or 'Clear the decks-here comes the coach.'.

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   Should you clear the decks before taking on a new job?

   • Before taking on any new responsibilities, you should clear the decks. (Idiom: Clear the decks means to prepare yourself by getting rid of distractions or obligations.) Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers These examples have been automatically selected and may contain sensitive content that does not reflect the opinions or policies of Collins, or its parent company HarperCollins.

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   Should you clear the decks before a battle?

   • Clear the decks before you think of taking on any more responsibilities. Note: In the past, all unnecessary objects were cleared off the decks or floors of a warship before a battle, so that the crew could move around more easily. Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. © HarperCollins Publishers 2012

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   When should I clear the decks?

   • Let's clear the decks by next Friday before the new fiscal year begins. — You'll be happy to know that I've cleared the decks so that we can start planning next year's annual conference. — My assistant has already cleared the decks so the new hire can get to work on the report.

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    Definition. Idiom: clear the decks. finish up less important tasks so that a more important project can be started. Example sentences. — Our boss asked us to clear the decks because we have a new client to meet with next week. — I wish I could go to the beach with you but I've got to clear the decks before I start school next week.