(1) I'm trying to clear the decks before Christmas.

(2) Clear the decks before you think of taking on any more responsibilities.

(3) Let's clear the decks and then we can start cooking dinner.

(4) All the soldiers began to clear the decks for action.

(5) We're trying to clear the decks before Christmas.

(6) Still, it was time to clear the decks, time to get things sorted.

(7) The hostage release could clear the decks for war.

(8) Let's clear the decks before the storm hits.

(9) Clear the decks and schedule romantic time with your husband this week.

(10) I think we shall have to clear the decks for this one(), said Death.

(11) Clear the decks! There is going to be a fight.