SINCE 1828
the all clear
nounDefinition of the all clear
: an indication that a situation is no longer dangerous
"How will we know when it's safe to leave?" "I'll give you the all clear by blowing a whistle." Doctors have given her the all clear and she should be back at work next week.
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