Crystal clear
adjective
Extremely clear and easy to understand.
Her instructions were crystal clear, so we knew exactly what to do.

Often appears as...
- make something crystal clear
- understand crystal clear
adjective
Completely transparent like a crystal.
The water of the lake was crystal clear.

Often appears as...
- water is crystal clear
- crystal clear glass
adjective
Extremely clear and easy to understand.
Her instructions were crystal clear, so we knew exactly what to do.

Often appears as...
- make something crystal clear
- understand crystal clear
adjective
Completely transparent like a crystal.
The water of the lake was crystal clear.

Often appears as...
- water is crystal clear
- crystal clear glass
Definition 1 of 2

Clarity in Instructions
Use 'crystal clear' to express that instructions or explanations have no confusion or ambiguity.

The safety procedures were explained crystal clear before the drill began.
Expectation of Understanding
'Crystal clear' often signifies that no further clarification will be needed and listeners are expected to understand.

I expect the rules to be crystal clear to everyone in the team.
Emphasis in Communication
Use the phrase to emphasize the high level of clarity you have provided or are requesting.

I made my objections crystal clear to the committee.
Clarity in Instructions
Use 'crystal clear' to express that instructions or explanations have no confusion or ambiguity.

The safety procedures were explained crystal clear before the drill began.
Expectation of Understanding
'Crystal clear' often signifies that no further clarification will be needed and listeners are expected to understand.

I expect the rules to be crystal clear to everyone in the team.
Emphasis in Communication
Use the phrase to emphasize the high level of clarity you have provided or are requesting.

I made my objections crystal clear to the committee.
Clarity in Instructions
Use 'crystal clear' to express that instructions or explanations have no confusion or ambiguity.

The safety procedures were explained crystal clear before the drill began.
Expectation of Understanding
'Crystal clear' often signifies that no further clarification will be needed and listeners are expected to understand.

I expect the rules to be crystal clear to everyone in the team.
Emphasis in Communication
Use the phrase to emphasize the high level of clarity you have provided or are requesting.

I made my objections crystal clear to the committee.
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