Phrase guide

clean bill of health

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A bill of health that states that there is no infectious disease present in a ship, or its port of departure.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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2

noun

Meaning 2

A statement that indicates that there are no obvious problems.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: broadly, figuratively

Examples

  • Now that we have changed the brake pads, the oil and the spark plugs, we can give this car a clean bill of health.

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3

noun

Meaning 3

an assurance that someone is healthy or something is in good condition

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • the doctor gave him a clean bill of health

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Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: assurance

History

Etymology

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