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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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But the global economy isn’t home free just yet.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026

I own my home free and clear and have no other debt at all.

From MarketWatch ● Jan. 20, 2026

Don't assume on Sunday that a leader with a clear advantage is home free.

From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2023

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

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 12, 2023

Sounds like a lot, but that means each trap has only got to catch about thirteen lobster and we’re home free.

From "The Young Man and the Sea" by Rodman Philbrick

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