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

“As my father’s words to me, they ring out loud and clear today,” he said with the sort of verve that is rarely heard around the team these days.

From Los Angeles Times

“Jonah, there’s been a mistake,” JB’s voice came out loud and clear and anxious, straight from the Elucidator.

From Literature

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

From BBC

Closing down the chat with a promo for a “loud and clear” statement coming in the next week certainly didn’t help.

From Salon

“But I can hear what you’re saying loud and clear.”

From Literature