How to Pronounce "a clean bill of health"
expression
uh KLEEN BIL uhv HELTH
uh-KLEEN-BIL-ov-HELTH
Definition
An official statement that someone or something is healthy, often given by a doctor or inspector; also used metaphorically to mean something is in good condition.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈkɫin/ /ˈbɪɫ/ /ˈəv/ /ˈhɛɫθ
British English
æɪ/ /klˈiːn/ /bˈɪl/ /ˈɒv/ /hˈɛlθ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh KLEEN BIL uhv HELTH
UK
uh-KLEEN-BIL-ov-HELTH
Listen in Context
After his check-up, the doctor gave him a clean bill of health.
My cat received a clean bill of health from the vet last week.
She was happy to get a clean bill of health after her surgery.
The inspectors gave the restaurant a clean bill of health after the surprise inspection.