Meaning of in the clear | Babel Free

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.”

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