Смысл: all-clear

all-clear[͵ɔ:lʹklıə]
n
<Í> 1. 1) отбой
2) сигнал отбоя (тж. all-clear signal)
2. сигнал к началу действий; ≅ «добро»

clear Идиома

clear as a bell

easy to hear or understand, clearly audible We heard him say it. He said no, clear as a bell.

clear as mud

not understandable, confusing "Mr. Lee explained the formula. Then he said, ""Clear as mud, eh?"""

clear out

leave, go, get out, take off When the gang arrived, we cleared out. We left in a hurry.

clear sailing

(See smooth sailing)

clear the air

explain, talk about a problem openly His statement will clear the air. It will prevent more confusion.

clear up

explain, discuss so everyone understands Let's clear up the matter of the missing keys. Were they stolen?

clear your head/mind

relax so you can think clearly After an argument I need time to clear my head, to become calm.

in the clear

with nothing to limit action, free of anything that makes moving or seeing difficult We seem to be in the clear now so it should be safe to cross the road.

make myself clear

say it clearly, say it so you understand "Her sister said, ""Do not wear my clothes. Do I make myself clear?"""

name is cleared

name is not involved in a scandal or a crime The lawyer thinks I should leave town until my name is cleared.

stand clear of something

keep away from something Please stand clear of the door while we are moving the piano.

steer clear

avoid, not go there I advise you to steer clear of the bridge. There's been a flood.

steer clear of someone

avoid I have been steering clear of that person ever since our argument.

clear away

remove completely清除；驱散
We must clear away such ideas among ourselves．我们必须消除我们中间的这些想法。
The police cleared the crowd away．警察把人群驱散了。
Please clear away the dinner things．请把餐具撤去。

clear of

remove；overcome清除；消除
Let's clear the pavement of snow．咱们把人行道上的积雪清除掉。
He is now clear of all business difficulties．他现在已扫清了生意中的一切障碍。
They tried to clear him of his suspicion．他们设法消除他的疑心。

clear off

1．disappear消散
The mist cleared off when the sun rose．太阳升起来后雾气就消散了。
2．pay completely还清债务
I am glad to have cleared off all the debts．还清了债务，我很高兴。
3．remove；dispose of 清理；处理
The shop decided to clear off the summer clothes when the winter fashions arrived．冬令时装上市时，商店决定把夏季服装处理掉。
Please clear the books off the table．请把书从桌上拿开。
Clear off the things in this cupboard，please．请把碗橱里的东西清理出去。
4．finish完成
He must clear off the work before he goes on a holiday．他去度假前必须把工作完成。
5．grow bright放晴
The sky will clear off in the afternoon．下午天会放晴的。
6．leave；go away走开；离开
I am busy；clear off quickly．我很忙，快走开。
When the police appeared，the thieves cleared off．警察来时，那些小偷溜走了。

keep clear of

avoid 避开；不接触
You should keep clear of that fellow．你应当避开那家伙。
You should keep clear of spirits in the tropics．在热带地区，你不能饮酒。
When you are in a tropical country，keep clear of insects which may be carrying dangerous diseases．在热带国家，要避开那些可能携带危险疾病的昆虫。

make clear

clarify； explain解释
The meaning of the story is made clear in the introduction．这个故事的含意在引言中已说清楚。

out of the a clear sky

without any warning；unexpectedly出其不意地；忽然
You may want to spend time with a longlost friend who drops in out of the blue．如果有一位久已失去联系的朋友突然来访，你会很想同他多呆一会儿。
The cowboy thought he was alone but suddenly out of a clear sky there were Indians all around him．牛仔以为只有自己一人，谁知忽然间身旁出现了许多印第安人。

out of the blue/a clear sky

out of the blue clear sky

steer clear of

steer a safe distance from；go around without touching绕开；躲避
Don't steer clear of us；nobody is going to hurt you．不要躲着我们，没人会伤害你的。
A ship steers clear of a rocky shore in stormy weather．船在暴风雨中绕开多岩石的海岸。
You would be better to steer clear of so much jargon in your talk．你的讲话里要是少用些专门术语就会更好。

The coast is clear

Idiom(s): The coast is clear

Theme: SAFETY

There is no visible danger.
• I'm going to stay hidden here until the coast is clear.
• You can come out of your hiding place now. The coast is clear.

see one's way clear

Idiom(s): see one's way clear (to do sth)

Theme: MANAGE

to find it possible to do something.
• I'd be happy if you could see your way clear to attend our meeting.
• I wanted to be there, but I couldn't see my way clear.

out of a clear blue sky

Idiom(s): out of a clear blue sky AND out of the blue

Theme: SUDDENNESS

suddenly; without warning.
• Then, out of a clear blue sky, he told me he was leaving.
• Mary appeared on my doorstep out of the blue.

make one's position clear

Idiom(s): make one's position clear

Theme: CLARITY

to clarify where someone stands on an issue.
• I don't think you understand what I said. Let me make my position clear.
• I can't tell whether you are in favor of or against the proposal. Please make your position clear.

loud and clear

Idiom(s): loud and clear

Theme: CLARITY

clear and distinctly. (Originally said of radio reception that is heard clearly and distinctly. Fixed order.)
• TOM: If I’ve told you once, I’ve told you a thousand times: Stop it! Do you hear me? BILL: Yes, loud and clear.
• I hear you loud and clear.

have a clear conscience about

Idiom(s): have a clear conscience (about sb or sth) AND have a clean conscience (about someone or sth)

Theme: GUILTLESSNESS

to be free of guilt about someone or something.
• I'm sorry that John got the blame. I have a clean conscience about the whole affair.
• I have a clear conscience about John and his problems.
• I didn't do it. I have a clean conscience.
• She can't sleep at night because she doesn't have a clear conscience.

free and clear

Idiom(s): free and clear

Theme: OWNERSHIP

without encumbrance, particularly in regard to the ownership of something. (Fixed order.)
• After the last payment, Jane owned the car free and clear.
• If you can t prove that you own the house and the land it stands on free and clear, you cant sell it.

clear the table

Idiom(s): clear the table

Theme: REMOVAL

to remove the dishes and other eating utensils from the table after a meal.
• Will you please help clear the table?
• After you clear the table, we'll play cards.

clear the decks

Idiom(s): clear the decks

Theme: PREPARATION

get out of the way; get out of this area. (From a naval expression, "Clear the decks for action!" urging seaman to prepare for battle or other action.)
• Clear the decks! Here comes the teacher.
• Clear the decks and take your seats.

clear sth up

Idiom(s): clear sth up

Theme: EXPLANATION

to explain something; to solve a mystery.
• I think that we can clear this matter up without calling in the police.
• First we have to clear up the problem of the missing jewels.

clear one's name

Idiom(s): clear one's name

Theme: NAME - CLEAR

to prove that someone is not guilty of a crime or misdeed.
• I was accused of theft, but I cleared my name.
• The student was accused of cheating, but her name was cleared.

clear as crystal

Idiom(s): (as) clear as crystal

Theme: CLARITY

very clear; transparent.
• The stream was as clear as crystal.
• She cleaned the windowpane until it was clear as crystal.

Clear moon, frost soon.

If the atmosphere is clear, frost may form.

Coast is clear

When the coast is clear, the people supposed to be watching you are not there and you are able to move or leave.

after the dust clears|after|clear|clears|dust|sett

adv. phr. When a troubling, confusing, or disastrous event is finally over. John invited Tim for dinner, but since Tim's father had just died, he replied, "Thanks. I'd like to come after the dust settles."

clear one's name|clear|name

v. phr. To prove someone is innocent of a crime or misdeed of which he has been accused. The falsely accused rapist has been trying in vain to clear his name.

clear out|clear

v. 1. To take everything out of; empty. When Bill was moved to another class he cleared out his desk. 2. informal To leave suddenly; go away; depart. The cop told the boys to clear out. Bob cleared out without paying his room rent. Clear out of here! You're bothering me.
Compare: BEAT IT.

clear the air|air|clear

v. phr. To remove angry feelings, misunderstanding, or confusion. The President's statement that he would run for office again cleared the air of rumors and guessing. When Bill was angry at Bob, Bob made a joke, and it cleared the air between them.

clear the decks|clear|deck|decks

v. phr. To put everything in readiness for a major activity; to eliminate unessentials. The governor urged the State Assembly to clear the decks of all but the most pressing issues to vote on.

clear up|clear

v. 1. To make plain or clear; explain; solve. The teacher cleared up the harder parts of the story. Maybe we can clear up your problem. 2. To become clear. The weather cleared up after the storm. 3. To cure. The pills cleared up his stomach trouble. 4. To put back into a normal, proper, or healthy state. The doctor can give you something to clear up your skin. Susan cleared up the room. 5. To become cured. This skin trouble will clear up in a day or two.

clear-cut|clear|cut

adj. Definite; well defined. The president's new policy of aggressive action is a clear-cut departure from his old methods of unilateral appeasement.

clear-eyed|clear|eyed

adj. Understanding problems or events clearly; being able to tell very well the results of a way of acting. Tom is very clear-eyed. He knows he doesn't have much chance of winning the race, but he will try his best. He is a clear-eyed and independent commentator on the news.

coast is clear|clear|coast

No enemy or danger is in sight; there is no one to see you. When the teacher had disappeared around the corner, John said, "Come on, the coast is clear." The men knew when the night watchman would pass. When he had gone, and the coast was clear, they robbed the safe. When Father stopped the car at the stop sign, Mother said, "The coast is clear on this side."

in the clear|clear

adj. phr. 1. Free of anything that makes moving or seeing difficult; with nothing to limit action. The plane climbed above the clouds and was flying in the clear. Jack passed the ball to Tim, who was in the clear and ran for a touchdown. 2. informal Free of blame or suspicion; not thought to be guilty. After John told the principal that he broke the window, Martin was in the clear. Steve was the last to leave the locker room, and the boys suspected him of stealing Tom's watch, but the coach found the watch and put Steve in the clear. 3. Free of debt; not owing money to anyone. Bob borrowed a thousand dollars from his father to start his business, but at the end of the first year he was in the clear.
Synonym: IN THE BLACK.

into the clear|clear

adj. phr. Free; cleared of all responsibility and guilt. Because of the new evidence found, Sam is still in the clear, but Harry is still behind bars.

out of the blue|blue|clear blue sky|clear sky|out|

adv. phr., informal Without any warning; by surprise; unexpectedly. At the last minute Johnny came out of the blue to catch the pass and score a touchdown. The cowboy thought he was alone but suddenly out of a clear sky there were bandits all around him.
Synonym: OUT OF NOWHERE.
Compare: BOLT FROM THE BLUE.

steer clear of|clear|steer

v. 1. To steer a safe distance from; go around without touching. A ship steers clear of a rocky shore in stormy weather. 2. informal To stay away from; keep from going near. Fred was angry at Bill, and Bill was steering clear of him. Some words Martha always spells wrong. She tries to steer clear of them.

clear

clear
In addition to the idioms beginning with clear, also see coast is clear, the; free and clear; have a clear conscience; in the clear; loud and clear; out of a clear blue sky; see one's way to; steer clear of.
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- clear as a bell
- clear as crystal
- clear as mud
- clear away
- clear off
- clear one's name
- clear out
- clear the air
- clear the decks
- clear the table
- clear up
- clear with

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