Collocation
clear the table
to remove used dishes, food, and other items from a table after eating
Definition
'clear the table' is a common English collocation. to remove used dishes, food, and other items from a table after eating
clear + the table
“Could you clear the table while I wash the dishes?”
Examples
- Can you clear the table when you are done eating?
- I will clear the table and then we can watch a movie.
- She cleared the table quickly so we could serve dessert.
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- Please clear the table and put the plates in the sink.
- We should clear the table before the guests arrive for coffee.
- After the meeting, they cleared the table of cups and notebooks.
- He asked the kids to clear the table while he packed up the leftovers.
- By the time I came back from the kitchen, she had already cleared the table.
- Before we start the card game, let's clear the table and make some space.
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