loud and clear

Idioms  

1. Easily audible and understandable. For example, They told us, loud and clear, what to do in an emergency, or You needn't repeat it—I hear you loud and clear. This expression gained currency in the military during World War II to acknowledge radio messages (I read you loud and clear) although it originated in the late 1800s.

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loud and clear

“We heard loud and clear from investors that one-time awards should not be part of a pattern.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

Their bullish message is coming through loud and clear in earnings reports and earnings guidance so far this reporting season.

From MarketWatch ● Apr. 17, 2026

The relief here was palpable when a small dot of bright white light was spotted high above the ocean, and Wiseman's voice rang out at mission control, "Houston, We have you loud and clear."

From BBC ● Apr. 11, 2026

I’m going to say something I don’t say often on this show, but I’ll say it loud and clear: Amen.

From Slate ● Feb. 27, 2026

And for the second time that day, I could hear my mom loud and clear: Take pride in the way you present yourself, followed up by, And ain’t no pride in looking like a tumbleweed.

From "The Boy in the Black Suit" by Jason Reynolds

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