铺摊子

pūtānzǐ

铺摊子 — pūtānzǐ

1. to set up a stall; to spread out goods for sale

   他在市场上铺摊子卖水果。 tā zài shìchǎng shàngpù tānzi mài shuǐguǒ — He set up a stall at the market to sell fruit.

2. colloquial: to make arrangements or preparations (for an activity or business)

   开会前她忙着铺摊子，确保一切就绪。 kāihuì qián tā máng zhe pù tānzi quèbǎo yīqiè jiùxù — Before the meeting she was busy making preparations to ensure everything was ready.