The coast is clear Meaning in English
expression
thuh KOHST iz KLEER
thuh KOHST iz KLEE-uh
Definition
Used to say that it is safe to do something because there is no danger or no one is watching.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and often used when checking for supervision or danger. Common in stories or when children or friends are sneaking or waiting for the right moment. Not about the actual coast (sea), but about any clear opportunity.
Spanish: no hay peligro - el camino está librePortuguese (BR): o caminho está livre - não há perigoPortuguese (PT): o caminho está livre - não há perigoChinese (Simplified): 安全了 - 没有危险Chinese (Traditional): 安全了 - 沒有危險Hindi: सुरक्षित है - अब खतरा नहीं हैArabic: الأمر آمن - لا يوجد خطرBengali: সেফ - কেউ দেখছে না (বা কোনো বিপদ নেই)Russian: всё чисто - опасности нетJapanese: 大丈夫だ - 誰もいない - 危険がないVietnamese: an toàn rồi - không ai để ýKorean: 안전해 - 아무도 없어Turkish: ortam temiz - kimse yok - tehlike yokUrdu: راستہ صاف ہے - کوئی خطرہ نہیںIndonesian: aman - tidak ada orang
Example Sentences
Wait until the coast is clear before you leave the room.
basic
I checked, and the coast is clear. Let’s go now!
basic
Make sure the coast is clear before you take the cookies.
basic
Okay, the coast is clear—no teachers around. Let’s sneak out.
natural
She whispered, “I think the coast is clear. We can talk freely now.”
natural
As soon as the coast was clear, they ran outside to play.
natural