Como Pronunciar "clear the decks"

expression

KLEER thuh/ thee DEKS

klee-UH thuh/ thee DEKS

Definição

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.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˈkɫɪɹ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈdɛks

Inglês Britânico

klˈiə/ /ðə, ði/ /dˈɛks

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

KLEER thuh/ thee DEKS

klee-UH thuh/ thee DEKS

Ouça em 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.