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

Llyr Gruffydd, cabinet minister for rural resilience and sustainability, said "farmers told us loud and clear they need certainty and stability — and that is exactly what we are delivering".

From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026

“And they saw that loud and clear over the last few nights.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 28, 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

I’m going to say something I don’t say often on this show, but I’ll say it loud and clear: Amen.

From Slate ● Feb. 27, 2026

Meggie’s voice rang out over the arena so loud and clear that she herself was alarmed.

From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke