Have a clean conscience Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈhæv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈkɫin/ /ˈkɑnʃəns

HAV uh KLEEN KAHN-shuhns

UK

hæv/ /æɪ/ /klˈiːn/ /kˈɒnʃəns

HAV uh KLEEN KON-shuhns

Definition

To feel that you have done nothing wrong or dishonest; to feel morally innocent in a situation.

Usage & Nuances

This phrase is usually used when defending one's actions, often after being accused or doubted. Common forms: 'I have a clean conscience', 'have a clear conscience.' Avoid confusing it with 'clear your conscience' (to confess or admit something to feel better).

• Spanish: tener la conciencia tranquila
• Portuguese (BR): ter a consciência limpa
• Portuguese (PT): ter a consciência tranquila
• Chinese (Simplified): 问心无愧
• Chinese (Traditional): 問心無愧
• Hindi: निर्दोष अंतरात्मा होना
• Arabic: ضمير مرتاح
• Bengali: পরিষ্কার বিবেক থাকা - নির্মল বিবেক থাকা
• Russian: иметь чистую совесть
• Japanese: やましいところがない - 良心がとがめない
• Vietnamese: có lương tâm trong sạch
• Korean: 떳떳하다 - 양심에 거리낌이 없다
• Turkish: vicdanı temiz olmak
• Urdu: صاف ضمیر ہونا
• Indonesian: memiliki hati nurani yang bersih

Example Sentences

I did my best, so I have a clean conscience.

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She told the truth and now she has a clean conscience.

basic

You can only have a clean conscience if you act honestly.

basic

Even though people doubted me, I had a clean conscience about my choices.

natural

After talking to everyone involved, I finally have a clean conscience.

natural

I can sleep well at night because I have a clean conscience about what I did.

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