idiom

Make yourself clear

mayk yor-SELF KLEER

/meɪk jɔːrˈsɛlf klɪər/

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Syllable breakdown

makeyourselfclear

Dictionary meaning

To communicate in a way that leaves no room for misunderstanding, ensuring that others have fully and correctly understood your message or intentions.

Examples

Let me make myself clear: this behaviour will not be tolerated.
Did I make myself clear, or should I explain the policy again?

Synonyms: be clear, be unambiguous, spell it out

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