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Difference between Be clear about something and Be in the clear over something

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be clear about something—understand smth. completely:

  • Let us be clear about this: the pirates of 1964, like the pirates of old, are simply out after money.

be in the clear over something—be out of a difficulty or trouble caused by smth.:

  • Is the Government in the clear yet over the composition of the committee?