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

“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

There were cheers when Commander Reid Wiseman's voice was heard saying: "Houston, Integrity here. We hear you loud and clear."

From BBC • Apr. 11, 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

However, he did have a precondition which he shouted down, loud and clear, from the attic.

From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison