clear the decks
Example Sentences
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The EIA, Abbey declared, “must clear the decks of unfinished projects,” “recruit and retain the best talent” and “develop the most powerful analytical capabilities.”
From Salon • May 6, 2025
He claimed he told Mr Grigson to "clear the decks of all taint", after looking at MGN for a possible investment.
From BBC • May 16, 2023
A barrage of major central bank decisions and a critical U.S. consumer price inflation reading this week likely clear the decks in what has been an "annus horribilis" for world markets.
From Reuters • Dec. 12, 2022
Tottenham would like to clear the decks, too, but it has been unable to find a buyer for Serge Aurier, Moussa Sissoko or Harry Winks.
From New York Times • Aug. 7, 2021
So bundle those bales down the hatchway anyhow, men, and clear the decks at once.
From The Pirate Slaver A Story of the West African Coast by Overend, William Heysham
