In the clear Meaning in English
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.
Usage & Nuances
"In the clear" can refer to being safe from danger or free from blame. Commonly used after a risky situation or accusation ends. Informal and often used in spoken English. Not used for physical clarity (like air or water).
Spanish: fuera de peligro - libre de culpaPortuguese (BR): fora de perigo - livre de culpaPortuguese (PT): fora de perigo - livre de culpaChinese (Simplified): 脱离危险 - 清白无辜Chinese (Traditional): 脫離危險 - 清白無辜Hindi: सुरक्षित - निर्दोषArabic: خارج الخطر - بريءBengali: নিরাপদ - দোষমুক্তRussian: вне опасности - вне подозренийJapanese: 安全な状態 - 疑いが晴れるVietnamese: an toàn - được minh oanKorean: 안전한 상태 - 의심에서 벗어난Turkish: güvende - suçsuz (kanıtlanan)Urdu: محفوظ - بری الذمہIndonesian: aman - bebas dari tuduhan
Example Sentences
The doctor said I am finally in the clear after my surgery.
basic
After the storm ended, we were all in the clear.
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The police said I am in the clear; I didn’t do anything wrong.
basic
Looks like we’re in the clear now—no more problems from the bank.
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Don’t celebrate too soon—you’re not in the clear just yet.
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Once they dropped the charges, she was finally in the clear.
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