| E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898. |
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Clear away. Remove. | 1 |
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Clear off! Away with you! Take away. | 2 |
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Clear out. Empty out, make tidy. (See below, CLEAR OUT FOR GUAM.) | 3 |
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Clear up. Become fine after rain or cloudiness; to make manifest; to elucidate what was obscure. | 4 |
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To clear an examination paper. To floor it, or answer every question set. | 5 |
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To clear the air. To remove the clouds, mists, and impurities. | 6 |
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To clear the dishes. To empty them of their contents. | 7 |
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To clear the room. To remove from it every thing or person not required. | 8 |
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To clear the table. To remove what has been placed on it. | 9 |
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