Clean as a Whistle.
English
idiom
Very clean or completely free of dirt or blemishes.
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Very clean or completely free of dirt or blemishes.
Trusted by1M+English learners & teachers worldwide
Completely clean — either in a physical way, or in the sense of having done nothing wrong.
When something is clean as a whistle, there is no dirt and no guilt.
It is used for a spotless object and for a person with nothing to hide.
"Squeaky Clean"
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Having a perfectly innocent reputation with no past mistakes or controversy
"Above Board"
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Honest and legal, done openly without any attempt to trick anyone
"Clean as a Whistle"
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Completely clean or entirely free from bad behavior or suspicion
We need to verify your company's compliance record before we proceed.
You'll find everything clean as a whistle — we have all our certifications in order.
Are you worried the audit will find something?
Not at all — my records are clean as a whistle.
Did you get the deposit back from the last rental?
Every penny — we left it clean as a whistle.
