free and clear
idiom
: without owing any money
I've paid off my mortgage and now I own the property free and clear.
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The man owned his Jeep free and clear, and after the accident, CURE informed him the vehicle was a total loss and presented a market valuation report showing a $82,000 value for that type of Jeep, according to court documents.
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Jc Reindl, Freep.com, 27 Oct. 2025
This bed’s green tea infusion is meant to keep the bed free and clear of allergens, while the memory foam build promotes better pressure relief and comfort.
—Julia Forbes, Wired News, 7 Oct. 2025
According to a new analysis by Realtor.com, markets with a greater usage of mortgages stand to gain the most from lower borrowing costs, while those which already have a high share of homeowners who own their homes free and clear might see less of an impact.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Sep. 2025
Jack Maintained a Focus on Legacy When Jack’s health began to fail, the always-single Daniel gave everything free and clear to his nephews Lem Motlow and Dick Daniel.
—Chip Bell, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
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Jc Reindl, Freep.com, 27 Oct. 2025
This bed’s green tea infusion is meant to keep the bed free and clear of allergens, while the memory foam build promotes better pressure relief and comfort.
—Julia Forbes, Wired News, 7 Oct. 2025
According to a new analysis by Realtor.com, markets with a greater usage of mortgages stand to gain the most from lower borrowing costs, while those which already have a high share of homeowners who own their homes free and clear might see less of an impact.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Sep. 2025
Jack Maintained a Focus on Legacy When Jack’s health began to fail, the always-single Daniel gave everything free and clear to his nephews Lem Motlow and Dick Daniel.
—Chip Bell, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
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“Free and clear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/free%20and%20clear. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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