American Idioms and Expressions

In The Clear Idiom

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in the clear What does in the clear mean?	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.
in the clear What does in the clear mean?	free of blame or suspicion	The police talked to the three boys for a few minutes but they seem to be in the clear now.
in the clear What does in the clear mean?	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.
in the clear What does in the clear mean?	free of blame or suspicion	The police talked to the boy for a few minutes and he seems to be in the clear now.
	Some Random Idioms
put in a good word for (someone) What does "put in a good word for (someone)" mean?	to say something in support of someone	I put in a good word for my friend when I was meeting with my boss and supervisor.

shit-ass What does "shit-ass" mean?	of or pertaining to an awful, repulsive person
put a bug in (someone`s) ear (about something) What does "put a bug in (someone`s) ear (about something)" mean?	to give someone a hint or an idea about something	My friend put a bug in my ear about going to France and I cannot stop thinking about it. Butterfly Idioms
Fort Living Room What does "Fort Living Room" mean?	home; civilian life
shut off What does "shut off" mean?	to be apart, to be separated from someone or something	The small town is shut off from the other small towns in the valley.
as silly as a goose What does "as silly as a goose" mean?	very foolish, very silly	My aunt acted as silly as a goose last evening.
jump street What does "jump street" mean?	start; beginning; outset (of something)

take the roll What does "take the roll" mean?	to call the names of students in an attendance book and expect them to answer if they are there	The teacher took the roll and then we started the lesson.
fart sake What does "fart sake" mean?	bedroll; sleeping bag
play into (someone`s) hands What does "play into (someone`s) hands" mean?	to do something that another person can use against you or can use to his or her advantage	If you become angry at someone it will only play into his or her hands.
Meet your Maker What does "Meet your Maker" mean?	If someone has gone to meet their Maker, they have died.

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