马上去把 贡品的首尾收拾干净
“go immediately and clean up all the loose ends regarding the tributes.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
你现在
“Right now,”
马上去 把 贡品的首尾 收拾干净
“go immediately and clean up all the loose ends regarding the tributes.”
我
“I'll make another trip”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
The metaphor of 'head and tail' (首尾) emphasizes dealing with a complicated affair comprehensively so no traces or evidence remain.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
go immediately
A standard phrase for expressing urgent, non-negotiable action.
tie up loose ends / cover one's tracks
Refers to tidying up the entire affair from beginning to end, especially when covering up illicit deeds.
clean up thoroughly
Used literally for tidying up or figuratively for removing incriminating evidence.
