Use 'clear the decks' when getting ready to focus on a specific task ahead.

Action Preparation

'Clear the decks' comes from old naval terms meaning to remove obstacles on a ship's deck.

Nautical Origin

It's often used metaphorically to describe organizing and simplifying any situation.

Means getting rid of old ways or people to start anew with better chances of success.

Used figuratively to talk about removing issues that block progress.

It can refer to eliminating mental barriers or interrupts that hinder focus.