“to be clear”
A phrase used to emphasize that one wants to make a point unambiguous or to avoid any misunderstanding. Listen to how native speakers pronounce "to be clear" in the video clips below.
Hear how "to be clear" sounds in real speech — 1,000 examples from 10 videos, movies, and TV shows. Sources: Alien Earth, Big Bang Theory, Good Omens, Supernatural, The Boys and 4 more.
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YouTubeCNN508K views · 2025-12-23
Letter signed by ‘J. Epstein’ to Larry Nassar cites ‘our president’
“To be clear,”
right before the 2020 election. … these claims are unfounded and false.
Play at 4:20
YouTubeLex Fridman1.5M views · 2025-01-26
Marc Andreessen: Trump, Power, Tech, AI, Immigration & Future of America | Lex Fridman Podcast #458
“- To be clear,”
How many wolves are inside
your mind when you're tweeting? … a reference from the comedy
classic "Tropic Thunder."
Play at 3:26:51
YouTubeLex Fridman2.7M views · 2022-08-24
Liv Boeree: Poker, Game Theory, AI, Simulation, Aliens & Existential Risk | Lex Fridman Podcast #314
“to be clear”
variety is monarch … so molec
Play at 1:51:28
YouTubeThe Late Show with Stephen Colbert2.3M views · 2025-10-28
Trump In Asia: Showmanship, But No Kim | Signing The TikTok Deal | Drilling Alaska
“To be clear,”
gets in the soup, one assumes. … Farmer Scott, Farmer Scott here is
Play at 6:28
TV ShowAlien Earth
Alien Earth — S01E03
“to be clear,”
This ship, … is an object, not a location.
Play at 19:13
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TV ShowBig Bang Theory
Big Bang Theory — S09E18
“To be clear,”
Sheldon and I could split
our shares with you. … Leonard is referring
to the gyroscope,
Play at 6:29
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TV ShowGood Omens
Good Omens — S02E04
“To be clear,”
It's a chance I've been waiting for, Lord Beelzebub. … you are hereby authorizing me
Play at 40:32
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TV ShowSupernatural
Supernatural — S09E21
“To be clear...”
and then we'll deal with each other. … ...I'll not be joining you... ever.
Play at 10:22
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TV ShowThe Boys
The Boys — S04E01
“To be clear”
But it's complicated. … I love you.
Play at 42:08
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TV ShowThe Umbrella Academy
The Umbrella Academy — S02E06
“To be clear,”
Just in time for a nightcap. … I take out the board...
Play at 47:03
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