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

“We’ve heard it loud and clear that this is important.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 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

“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 • Feb. 22, 2026

“Only then will millions of survivors like me hear loud and clear that our lives have value,” I said.

From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana