Synonyms

home free

Idioms

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]

Example Sentences

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

From MarketWatch • Oct. 9, 2025

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

From BBC • Jul. 21, 2023

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

From New York Times • Jul. 3, 2023

Then he stopped, juked, shoved, and suddenly Pleasant was home free with a player behind him on the turf.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 8, 2022

But just when I think I’m home free, a frowning, bald guy slips into the elevator with me.

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston

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