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Meaning of in the clear | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

  1. Not guilty or not suspected of wrongdoing.
    US, idiomatic
  2. Transmitted without encryption or scrambling.
  3. No longer in danger.
    idiomatic

Examples

“Offshore sports betting . . .is judged illegal in the U.S. under laws originally drawn up in the '60s; sites offering casino-style virtual gaming claimed they were in the clear.”
“FM radio stations are broadcast⟳ in the clear.”
““Think⟳ we're in the clear?” Leif asked, still studying the rooftops and doorways for new threats. Before Nick could answer⟳, the whole world exploded in fire and smoke⟳.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

in the closet in the clouds in the club in the cold light of day in the course of time in the crosshairs

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