Meaning of Idiom ‘Come Clean’ 1. To come clean means to tell the complete truth, especially about something one has previously lied about or tried to hid; to confess everything, especially a wrongdoing; to be completely honest; to stop keeping a secret or hiding something. 2. In regards to cleaning or washing that is very … Read more
What Does “Clean Bill of Health” Mean? Also used: Give Someone a Clean Bill of Health Usually, someone is ‘given a clean bill of health’ by a doctor or other health professional. To give someone a clean bill of health is to declare them healthy and fit after a thorough examination. Sentence Examples “My doctor gave … Read more
Meaning of Idiom ‘Spick and Span’ To be spick and span means to be very neat, clean, and organized; to be perfectly maintained and looking as if new. , , Want to see more videos from Idioms.Online? Subscribe to our YouTube channel! Examples Of Use “My aunt, who always kept her house spick and span, used to annoy my … Read more
Meaning of Idiom ‘Clean Up Your (or one’s) Act’ To clean up your (his/her) act means to improve your behavior and begin acting in a more acceptable way. , Usage “I got back together with Anthony,” said Laura. “He’s not drinking and I think he’s really cleaned up his act.” “You’ll have to clean up your act … Read more
Meaning of Idiom ‘Clean as a Whistle’ Clean as a whistle means extremely clean, squeaky clean, clear, spotless. There are other possible meanings that are less common in modern use: 1. Completely, thoroughly. 2. Innocent, guilt-free, free from wrongdoing. ,, 3. With great skill, easily, or neatly done. Compare clean as a hound’s tooth. Want to see … Read more
Meaning of Idiom ‘Clean as a House Tooth’ Clean as a hound’s tooth means very clean, highly polished, etc.; innocent and honest. , Compare clean as a whistle. Examples Of Use “They were all freshly washed and combed. Pa said they were clean as a hound’s tooth, and Ma told them they were bright as new … Read more