clear the table
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Meaning · English
To finish or resolve all issues or tasks at hand
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
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Literally: remove things from a table
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Examples
Let's clear the table before we start the new project
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Sources & notes
Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-30; pending editor spot-check.
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “clear the table” mean?
To finish or resolve all issues or tasks at hand Literally: remove things from a table
Is “clear the table” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“dọn bàn ăn” (Tiếng Việt) — near equivalent.