Please help me clear the table after dinner.
clear the table
idiomTo remove plates, etc. from a table after a meal.
After we finished our meal, the waiter came over to clear the table.
Once the guests had departed, the host began to clear the table, reflecting on the evening's lively conversation.
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bring to the table
To contribute (something) to a joint effort or discussion.
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clear blue water
An obvious, unambiguous divide between the policies of two parties.
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clear cut
Straightforward, obvious, simple, or basic.
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clear off
To pay off debts.
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clear one's lines
To clear the ball away from a dangerous position.
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clear the air
To assuage a hostile or uncomfortable situation.
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crystal clear
Completely clear (in various senses).
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kiddie table
The gathering place, forum, or venue assigned to less prominent or less capable participants in an event.