Clear as crystal Meaning in English
expression
ˈkɫɪɹ/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈkɹɪstəɫ
KLEER-az-KRIS-tuhl
klˈiə/ /ˈæs/ /kɹˈɪstəl
klee-uh-AZ-KRIS-tuhl
Definition
Used to say something is extremely easy to understand or very easy to see.
Usage & Nuances
This is an idiomatic, slightly literary phrase. Most often refers to how understandable something is, not just visual clarity. Common in both spoken and written English, though can sound poetic. Often used: 'The instructions are clear as crystal.' Synonyms: 'crystal clear', 'plain as day.'
Spanish: claro como el cristalPortuguese (BR): claro como cristalPortuguese (PT): claro como cristalChinese (Simplified): 清澈如水晶 - 一清二楚Chinese (Traditional): 清澈如水晶 - 一清二楚Hindi: बिल्कुल साफ़ - क्रिस्टल की तरह स्पष्टArabic: واضح كالكريستالBengali: স্ফটিকের মতো পরিষ্কারRussian: ясно как кристаллJapanese: 水晶のように明確 - 水晶のように透き通ったVietnamese: rõ như pha lêKorean: 수정처럼 명확하다 - 수정처럼 투명하다Turkish: kristal gibi berrakUrdu: بلکل صاف (کرسٹل کی طرح)Indonesian: jernih seperti kristal
Example Sentences
The water in the lake is clear as crystal.
basic
Her explanation was clear as crystal.
basic
It is clear as crystal that we need more help.
basic
His feelings for her were clear as crystal.
natural
The answer was clear as crystal, but he still got it wrong.
natural
She made her point clear as crystal during the meeting.
natural