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Prepare for action, as in I've finished all these memos and cleared the decks for your project , or Clear the decks—here comes the coach . This expression originated in naval warfare, when it described preparing for battle by removing or fastening down all loose objects on the ship's decks. [Second half of 1800s]Advertisement
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