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clear the decks

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  1. SSC MTS 2024 Idioms & Phrases

    Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
    Clear the decks

    Answer & 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.

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