Meaning of clear blue water | Babel Free

Definitions

An obvious, unambiguous divide between the policies of two parties.

UK, especially, idiomatic, uncountable

Examples

“It was the Conservatives' policy, designed in part to put⟳ some clear blue water between themselves and Labour and to refresh⟳ Conservative Party ideas.”

“But, Boyle's admission does put⟳ clear blue water between CC and the autonomist politics of another notorious commons enthusiast, Peter Linebaugh, who is also included in this chapter.”

“[…] the Conservatives can still create⟳ clear blue water between them and Labour by showing how they prioritise the family over the State.”

“I was of the view⟳ that there ought to be clear blue water between us and the Tories on this issue⟳.”

“Sitting on the bottom of both league tables - with clear blue water between it and the next worst operator - is Avanti West Coast.”

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