clear the table
Remove dinner dishes
To clear the table is to remove dishes, utensils, and other items after a meal: I'll cook if you clear the table.
The phrase implies tidying up rather than just removing one item.
Figuratively, clearing the table can mean resolving outstanding issues before moving forward: Let's clear the table before we start the new project.
- wipeRub to clean
- wipe downClean by rubbing
- carryMove while supporting
- houseworkDomestic cleaning duties
- liftMechanism for vertical transport
remove · put away · dishes · dinnerware · cleaning · do the dishes · leftovers · cup · scrape · crumbs · placemats · prioritize · settle · resolve · simplify · unload · mealtime · kitchen duty