in . in or into the 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. Categories: add yours {adj. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2025 To section: I Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Post my comment