“Α/CLEAN”

The following 3 entries include the term Α/CLEAN.

give (someone or something) a clean bill of health

phrase

: to officially say that someone is healthy or that something is working correctly

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make a clean break

phrase

: to end a relationship quickly

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make a clean breast of

phrase

: to speak openly and honestly about (something that previously has been lied about or kept secret)

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