How to Pronounce "in the clear"
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈkɫɪɹ
in-thuh-KLEER
ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /klˈiə
in-thuh-KLEE-uh
Definition
If you are "in the clear," you are no longer in danger or you are no longer blamed for something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈkɫɪɹ
British English
ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /klˈiə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-thuh-KLEER
UK
in-thuh-KLEE-uh
Listen in Context
The doctor said I am finally in the clear after my surgery.
After the storm ended, we were all in the clear.
The police said I am in the clear; I didn’t do anything wrong.
Looks like we’re in the clear now—no more problems from the bank.