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Definition of clear away phrasal verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

clear away

phrasal verb

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clear away | clear something away

to remove something 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.
- Can you clear away all your toys now?
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blow/clear the cobwebs away

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blow/clear the cobwebs away

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