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home free

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  1. In a secure or comfortable position, especially because of being certain to succeed. For example, Once I meet the schedule I'll be home free, or I think we have enough support for this measure—we're home free. This expression probably alludes to safely reaching baseball's home plate, meaning one has scored a run. [Mid-1900s]

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I’ve owned my home free and clear since 2008.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 9, 2025

In a statement, Clanmil Housing Association said "everyone should be allowed to live in peace and feel safe in their home, free from intimidation or threat".

From BBC • Aug. 31, 2025

Indy finally seems home free … and then comes the topper.

From New York Times • Jul. 3, 2023

We own our home free and clear and have no debt.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2023

He was looking hopeful, as if he were home free.

From "Ungifted" by Gordon Korman

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