clear something away

clear something away
ˌclear aˈway | ˌclear sthaˈway derived
to remove sth because it is not wanted or needed, or in order to leave a clear space

He cleared away and made coffee.

It's time your toys were cleared away.

Main entry:clearderived

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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