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The top part of a boat is called a deck. But what does it mean to clear the decks?
Clear the Decks 清除障碍准备行动
A: How are you, Anna?
B: Stressed! I have to write four storeis, edit a 10-page report, oh, and write a song for my son's birthday party!
A: Oh, a song! Cool, how does it go?
B: It's your birthday again. I don't know.
A: Anna, clear the decks with your work, and then, definitely work on that song.
To clear the decks means to finish up other tasks before starting something new. I agree with Andrew. Finish up your work, and then fix that song, Anna.
And that's English in a Minute!
