clear somebody's name
clear (one's) name
To exonerate oneself or another of a criminal charge or allegation of wrongdoing. I was only accused of that crime because I look like the perpetrator, so I was able to clear my name. Good luck trying to clear your name once people think you've done something wrong.
See also: clear, name
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
clear somebody’s ˈname
prove that somebody is innocent: Throughout his years in prison, his family fought to clear his name.See also: clear, name
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- clear (one's) name
- clear name
- clear one's name
- put (oneself) on the line
- put yourself on the line
- put neck on the line
- put your neck on the line
- put (one's) neck on the line
- wash (one's) hands of (someone or something)
- wash your hands of somebody/something