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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Example Sentences

"They've told us loud and clear that the current system isn't working."

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026

Although she was never a great orator, her voice was heard loud and clear, defining an era in American politics.

From Salon • Nov. 9, 2025

His Justice Department has sent the same crude message loud and clear with a bit more Latin sprinkled in.

From Slate • Nov. 4, 2025

And the complaints came through loud and clear: High and constantly shifting tariffs have raised costs, depressed sales and pressured companies to lay off employees.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 3, 2025

And then it’s my new friend’s turn and she just says ‘Chocolate’ loud and clear.

From "Sparrow" by Sarah Moon