clean sheet UK
kliːn ʃiːt
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Definition of clean sheet - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
financeUKabsence of debts or legal chargesUK
  • The company started the year with a clean sheet.
debt-free unencumbered
2.
sportsTECH.UKmatch with no goals or points concededTECH.UK
  • They aimed to keep a clean sheet in the finals.
shutout
3.
literalRareUKsheet that is free from dirtRareUK
  • She spread a clean sheet on the bed.
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  • clean sheet: sheet that is free from dirt
    sheet that is free from dirt

Expressions with clean sheet

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start with a clean sheetv.
begin again without considering past problems
After the argument, they decided to start with a clean sheet.

Expressions with clean

clean upv.
make an area or space tidy by removing dirt or mess
She decided to clean up the kitchen after dinner..
clean housev.
thoroughly clean one's living quarters
Every spring, we clean house to keep things fresh and tidy.
clean livingn.
way of life focused on health and good behavior
His clean living helped him recover quickly from illness.
clean outv.
remove something completely from somewhere
They cleaned out the old files from the cabinet.
clean one's handsv.
wash hands to remove dirt or germs
She always clean her hands before eating.
clean oneself upv.
wash or make oneself tidy after being dirty
After painting the house, he went to clean himself up.

Expressions with sheet

cheat sheetn.
reference guide summarizing information for quick consultation
She created a cheat sheet for the software shortcuts..
crib sheetn.
fitted bedsheet for a crib mattress
I bought a new crib sheet for the baby.
rap sheetn.
record of a person's criminal history
The officer checked his rap sheet and found multiple arrests..
sheet of rainn.
continuous curtain-like layer of rain
We couldn't see through the sheet of rain.
white as a sheetadj.
extremely pale due to shock or fear
After the jump scare, she was white as a sheet.
same hymn sheetn.
shared understanding or agreement among people
The team was on the same hymn sheet during the meeting.
same song sheetn.
shared understanding or agreement among people
The team was finally on the same song sheet.
stat sheet stuffern.
player who accumulates many statistics in a game
He is known as a stat sheet stuffer for his all-around performance.
answer sheetn.
paper for writing answers during a test
Please write your answers on the answer sheet.
baking sheetn.
flat metal tray for baking in an oven
Place the cookies on the baking sheet.

Terms related to clean sheet

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cleanercleaningcleanlinesscleanlysheetingcreditworthysolventunburdenedunobligatedblankingdefensedraw

Terms with clean sheet included in their meaning

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abrasive papern.
tools
sheet material with rough coating used to smooth or clean surfaces

Examples of clean sheet in a sentence

  • The audit confirmed the business maintained a clean sheet.
  • The goalkeeper's efforts ensured a clean sheet.
  • Their defense was strong, resulting in a clean sheet.
  • He folded a clean sheet for the guest room.
  • The laundry smelled fresh with each clean sheet.

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  1. French:situation financière saine, cage inviolée, ...
  2. German:schuldenfreier Stand, Zu-null-Spiel, ...
  3. Italian:bilancio pulito, porta inviolata, ...
  4. Spanish:cuenta limpia, portería a cero, ...
  5. Portuguese:registo limpo, baliza inviolada, ...
  6. Chinese:清白记录, 零失球, ...
  7. Japanese:無借金, 無失点試合, ...
  8. Arabic:سِجِلّ نَظيف, شِباك نَظيفَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:חֶשְׁבּוֹן נָקִי, שַׁעַר נָקִי, ...
  10. Russian:чистое досье, сухой счет, ...
  11. Ukrainian:відсутність боргів і звинувачень, сухий рахунок, ...
  12. Hindi:ऋणमुक्त स्थिति, क्लीन शीट, ...

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