clear the decks

Speech parts

1. clear the decks - Verb

2. clear the decks - Phrase

Meaning

(nautical) To remove, or fasten, all loose material, or partitions prior to a naval engagement.

(by extension, figuratively) To prepare for action.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

vacuum groom hackle deodorize cauterize edulcorate tidy up gear up clean house neaten spruce up houseclean depurate elutriate absterge

Antonyms

tar fluff misdirect mismanage

Examples

Alakesh Roy, MD of Zamil Steel, said it was a relief to restart operations and both MIDC and the state government had done well to clear the decks for industry, and because of this many companies had either opened up or were in the process of opening up. Source: Internet

It measures 73.5 x 51cm when complete, so clear the decks! Source: Internet

Words in the phrase

clear the decks

Close letter words and terms

clear stuff clear tape clear the air clear the dishes clear the field clear the ground