How to Pronounce "the coast is clear"
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.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈkoʊst/ /ˈɪz/, /ɪz/ /ˈkɫɪɹ
British English
ðə, ði/ /kˈəʊst/ /ˈɪz/ /klˈiə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
thuh KOHST iz KLEER
UK
thuh KOHST iz KLEE-uh
Listen in Context
Wait until the coast is clear before you leave the room.
I checked, and the coast is clear. Let’s go now!
Make sure the coast is clear before you take the cookies.
Okay, the coast is clear—no teachers around. Let’s sneak out.