in clear
in clear
obsolete Unambiguously; not in cryptic or coded language. He spoke in clear to the bailiff that he had been with a woman other than his wife that night, and wished for the matter to remain private. What are you doing out here? I told you children in clear to stay away from the stables! As long as you gave them instructions in clear, you won't be disappointed by the results.
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in clear
not in code. 1966 Robert Sheckley Mindswap Thus, he crosscircuited his fear of embarrassment, and spoke to his oldest friend in clear.
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