clear oneself

idiom

variants or clear one's name
: to prove that one is innocent
He says he's innocent and he wants an opportunity to clear himself.
She welcomed the opportunity to clear her name and provide answers to all the accusations.

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“Clear oneself.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clear%20oneself. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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