How to Pronounce "free and clear"
expression
FREE-and-KLEER
free-and-KLEE-uh
Definition
'Free and clear' means something is fully owned with no debts or other claims against it—often used about houses, cars, or property.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɹi/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈkɫɪɹ
British English
fɹˈiː/ /ˈænd/ /klˈiə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FREE-and-KLEER
UK
free-and-KLEE-uh
Listen in Context
After paying off the last loan, the house is now free and clear.
The car is free and clear—I don’t owe any money on it.
They want to buy land that is free and clear.
Congratulations! Your mortgage is gone and your house is finally free and clear.