clear the decks
清理決策過(guò)程中可能干擾事項(xiàng),以使達(dá)成某個(gè)特定目標(biāo)
口語(yǔ)·表示準(zhǔn)備工作或排除障礙
英文釋義
to prepare for action or a new phase by getting rid of unnecessary obstacles or clutter
例句
Let's clear the decks before starting the new project by finishing all pending tasks.
典故來(lái)源
源自航海術(shù)語(yǔ),指在戰(zhàn)斗或風(fēng)暴前清理甲板上的雜物,以便行動(dòng)。后引申為準(zhǔn)備開(kāi)始新任務(wù)。