free and clear
free and clear
Without having a competing claim against it, as from a financial institution. After paying on it for five years, I finally own my car free and clear!
See also: and, clear, free
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
free and clear
without encumbrance, particularly in regard to the ownership of something, After the last payment, Jane owned the car free and clear. If you can't prove that you own the house and the land it stands on free and clear, you can't sell it.
See also: and, clear, free
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
free and clear
Without any legal encumbrance, such as a lien or mortgage. For example, After the mortgage was paid off they owned the house free and clear. [Mid-1800s]
See also: and, clear, free
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
- compete with
- compete with (someone or something)
- do one's own thing, to
- compete
- compete against
- compete against (someone or something)
- pay with the roll of the drum
- sell (something) on credit
- sell on credit
- crash the gate