clear-eyed
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
No enemy or danger is in sight; there is no one to see you.
Нет врага или опасности в пределах видимости; нет никого, кто может увидеть вас.
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."
OK. The dog has gone inside. The coast is clear.
Хорошо. Собака зашла внутрь. На горизонте чисто.
free and clear
Без денег, без затрат.
"I could never believe that Fred got his car free and clear."
"Я не мог поверить, что Фред получил свою машину без денег."
in the clear
into the clear
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.
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.
Because of the new evidence found, Sam is still in the clear, but Harry is still behind bars.
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.
make clear
To clarify, to explain.
Please make clear that he should never act so impolitely again.
The supervisor made it clear to the workers that they had to increase their productivity.
out of the blue
out of a clear sky
out of a clear blue sky
Without any warning; by surprise; unexpectedly.
Без предупреждения; неожиданно.
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.
I was driving down the road and this car swerved in front of me out of the blue.
Я ехал по дороге и вдруг из ниоткуда эта машина свернула передо мной.
see one's way clear
To know no reason for not doing something; feel that you are free.
John finally saw his way clear to help his friends.
Mary had to do her homework and help her mother before she could see her way clear to go to the movies with Jane.
steer clear of
To steer a safe distance from; go around without touching.
A ship steers clear of a rocky shore in stormy weather.
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.