Asked in: SSC MTS 2024
clear the decks in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC MTS 2024 Idioms & Phrases
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Clear the decksAnswer & explanation
Answer: B) Prepare for an event or course of action by dealing with anything that might hinder progress
Answer: b) Prepare for an event or course of action by dealing with anything that might hinder progress
Explanation:
The idiom "clear the decks" means to get rid of obstacles or distractions to prepare for an important action or event (किसी काम या योजना के लिए रास्ता साफ़ करना).
• It is about making sure nothing blocks progress before starting something important.
• Other options like "take something away" or "remove unnecessary things" are partial but don’t capture the full meaning.
• "To draw something down" is unrelated.
So, option (b) correctly explains the idiom.
clear the decks – questions
Has clear the decks been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – clear the decks has been asked in SSC exams: SSC MTS 2024.