Clear Idioms

(English Idioms & Sayings) Clear Idioms

clear of (something)

- to be not touching something
We checked that the ladder was clear of the electrical wires before we painted the house.

clear out (of somewhere)

- to leave, to get out (usually quickly or abruptly)
We cleared out of the building as soon as our class was over.

clear out (something)

- to clean somewhere, to remove something
We cleared out the room before we could start painting.

clear sailing

- to be an easy situation
It was clear sailing when we finished work and began our journey.

clear (someone's) name

- to prove that someone is not guilty of something
The man tried very hard to clear his name regarding his past criminal activity.

clear the air

- to calm down and remove bad feelings
We had a big argument but now it is time to clear the air.

clear the decks

- to clear away things and prepare for action, to get out of the way
"Let`s clear the decks and get everyone out of the house so that we can begin work."

clear the table

- to remove the dishes and eating utensils from a table
After we finished eating we quickly cleared the table.

clear up (something)

- to solve or explain (a problem etc.)
We finally cleared up the problem that we were having with our computers.


cliffhanger

- a sports event/movie/election where the outcome is uncertain until the very end
The playoff game was a cliffhanger and the most exciting game of the year.

climb the wall

- to be so bored that you become anxious and frustrated
The woman began to climb the wall after only a few days at her new job.

clip joint

- a low-class business where people are cheated
The men went into a clip joint near the bus station and had to pay a lot of money.

clip (someone`s) wings

- to limit someone`s activities or possibilities
The company decided to clip the manager's wings and took away his expense account.

cloak-and-dagger

- involving secercy and plotting
The agents were involved in cloak-and-dagger diplomacy over the spy scandal.


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