shovel out
Verb
Meaning
(transitive) to remove something by shoveling or digging.
(transitive) to remove something using a scooping movement.
Source: en.wiktionary.orgExamples
Let every man shovel out his own snow, and the whole city will be passable," said Gamache. Seeing Beauvoir's puzzled expression he added, "Emerson." "Lake and Palmer?" "Ralph and Waldo.