in the clear

1. Free from danger or suspicion of wrongdoing, as in The evidence showed that the suspect was actually in the clear . [1920s]

2. Having enough money to make a profit, as in When they added up the box-office returns, they found they were several thousand dollars in the clear . [ Slang ; 1920s]

Related Words

• honest
• honorable
• noble
• principled
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