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

She added: "That's why I make no apology for saying that I think he is a really important voice that needs to be heard loud and clear at the centre of Westminster."

From BBC ● May 17, 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

“We’ve heard it loud and clear that this is important.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 15, 2026

“The county has heard loud and clear from wildfire survivors that State Farm’s delays are standing in the way of rebuilding.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 13, 2025

Mrs. Walton’s voice rings loud and clear inside my head.

From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles