Cómo Pronunciar "clear the decks"
expression
ˈkɫɪɹ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈdɛks
KLEER thuh/ thee DEKS
klˈiə/ /ðə, ði/ /dˈɛks
klee-UH thuh/ thee DEKS
Definición
To remove obstacles or finish existing tasks so you are ready to start something new or important. Originally from ship language, it means to get everything out of the way to focus on the next job.
Transcripción IPA
Inglés Americano
ˈkɫɪɹ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈdɛks
Inglés Británico
klˈiə/ /ðə, ði/ /dˈɛks
Pronunciación Simplificada
EE.UU.
KLEER thuh/ thee DEKS
UK
klee-UH thuh/ thee DEKS
Escucha en Contexto
I need to clear the decks before I take on any more work.
She likes to clear the decks at the end of each week to feel organized.
Before starting my homework, I need to clear the decks.
Let's clear the decks so we can focus on the presentation.