clear the decks
US /klɪr ðə dɛks/
UK /klɪr ðə dɛks/

1.
掃清障礙, 做好準備
to remove obstacles or prepare for action
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We need to clear the decks before starting the new project.
在開始新項目之前,我們需要掃清障礙。
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The manager asked everyone to clear the decks for the upcoming audit.
經理要求大家為即將到來的審計做好準備。