clear the table

To remove objects from a table. This phrase is often said after a meal, as one removes dishes, silverware, and leftover food from the table. I'll clear the table, and Chris will wash the dishes. Clear the table of all that junk so I can put down these placemats.

clear the table

to remove the dishes and other eating utensils from the table after a meal. (Compare this with set the table.) Will you please help clear the table? After you clear the table, we'll play cards.

See also: clear, table

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

See also:

table-hop
kiddie table
bring (something) to the table
do the dishes
box on the table
boxed on the table
cards on the table, to lay/put one's
you're excused
a roof over your head
be (a bit) on the large side

References in classic literature

Mildred came in to clear the table, and he heard the clatter of plates as she washed up.

Of Human Bondage

Now, she thought, they could not long delay coming to clear the table, and that Felton would then reappear.

Three Musketeers

Aunt Jane helped clear the table and put away the food, while Miranda entertained in the parlor; but Rebecca and the infant Burches washed the dishes and held high carnival in the kitchen, doing only trifling damage--breaking a cup and plate that had been cracked before, emptying a silver spoon with some dishwater out of the back door (an act never permitted at the brick house), and putting coffee grounds in the sink.

Rebecca Of Sunnybrook Farm

But as I descended the companion stairs to clear the table I heard him shriek as the first bucket of water struck him.

The Sea Wolf

She did not go out again that afternoon because when Martha returned with her pen and ink and paper she was obliged to clear the table and carry the plates and dishes downstairs and when she got into the kitchen Mrs.

Secret Garden

The servant came in to clear the table. Emily stepped aside for a minute to give some directions about her luggage.

I Say No

After this declaration she began to clear the table, preserving a thoughtful silence.

Arrow of Gold

Clear the table Dinner with family and friends often means spending longer sitting around the table.

THE FIT FACTOR

I felt like I was going to the clear the table every time I got in.

Allen shines in win over Robertson

Quoting something Hollywood attorney Skip Brittenham once told him, Winkler said: "If you stay at the table long enough, the chips come to you and tonight I got to clear the table."

HAPPY DAYS ARE HERE AGAIN FOR WINKLER

However when one of our staff went to clear the table and found a very rude note.

Police investigate'hate crime'

3:30pm: Time to clear the table and get ready for dessert.

Festive tips - A perfectly planned Christmas

This was typified by Reg Watts who fluked the green and then proceeded to clear the table, much to Jon Mycek Junior's dismay.

Formby

This was costly for Whaley as the miss rule could now be enforced, and Lemons took the first chance he got to clear the table and settle a 3-3 draw.

HUDDERSFIELD IN TIGHT BATTLE

"I love Neil's attitude that every time he gets on a break he wants to clear the table - it's what I wanted to do.

Hendry: OnlyNeil canhalt Ronrun

词组	clear the table
释义	clear the table clear the table To remove objects from a table. This phrase is often said after a meal, as one removes dishes, silverware, and leftover food from the table. I'll clear the table, and Chris will wash the dishes. Clear the table of all that junk so I can put down these placemats. See also: clear, table Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. clear the table to remove the dishes and other eating utensils from the table after a meal. (Compare this with set the table.) Will you please help clear the table? After you clear the table, we'll play cards. See also: clear, table McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. See also: table-hop kiddie table bring (something) to the table do the dishes box on the table boxed on the table cards on the table, to lay/put one's you're excused a roof over your head be (a bit) on the large side References in classic literature Mildred came in to clear the table, and he heard the clatter of plates as she washed up. Of Human Bondage Now, she thought, they could not long delay coming to clear the table, and that Felton would then reappear. Three Musketeers Aunt Jane helped clear the table and put away the food, while Miranda entertained in the parlor; but Rebecca and the infant Burches washed the dishes and held high carnival in the kitchen, doing only trifling damage--breaking a cup and plate that had been cracked before, emptying a silver spoon with some dishwater out of the back door (an act never permitted at the brick house), and putting coffee grounds in the sink. Rebecca Of Sunnybrook Farm But as I descended the companion stairs to clear the table I heard him shriek as the first bucket of water struck him. The Sea Wolf She did not go out again that afternoon because when Martha returned with her pen and ink and paper she was obliged to clear the table and carry the plates and dishes downstairs and when she got into the kitchen Mrs. Secret Garden The servant came in to clear the table. Emily stepped aside for a minute to give some directions about her luggage. I Say No After this declaration she began to clear the table, preserving a thoughtful silence. Arrow of Gold Clear the table Dinner with family and friends often means spending longer sitting around the table. THE FIT FACTOR I felt like I was going to the clear the table every time I got in. Allen shines in win over Robertson Quoting something Hollywood attorney Skip Brittenham once told him, Winkler said: "If you stay at the table long enough, the chips come to you and tonight I got to clear the table." HAPPY DAYS ARE HERE AGAIN FOR WINKLER However when one of our staff went to clear the table and found a very rude note. Police investigate'hate crime' 3:30pm: Time to clear the table and get ready for dessert. Festive tips - A perfectly planned Christmas This was typified by Reg Watts who fluked the green and then proceeded to clear the table, much to Jon Mycek Junior's dismay. Formby This was costly for Whaley as the miss rule could now be enforced, and Lemons took the first chance he got to clear the table and settle a 3-3 draw. HUDDERSFIELD IN TIGHT BATTLE "I love Neil's attitude that every time he gets on a break he wants to clear the table - it's what I wanted to do. Hendry: OnlyNeil canhalt Ronrun
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