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Be clear on or about
What do they mean exactly?
My Attempt
Be clear on sth = not to have an exact idea about something
Be clear about = not to say something clearly to somebody else.
Does it make sense?
Thanks
18 de may. de 2016 20:10
Respuestas · 3
Great question. I have seen both 'clear about' and 'clear on'. My opinion is that 'clear about' is better and can be used for both situations.
clear = certain
about = regarding
I want to understand something clearly / I want to be clear about something.
I want to explain something clearly / I want to be clear about something as I explain it.
18 de mayo de 2016
My understanding is exactly the opposite of what you wrote in the question.
Be clear on something. = I understand that concept perfectly and exactly.
Be clear about... = I would usually use this when I am giving an instruction. Example: I want to be perfectly clear when I tell you that you should do the following...
18 de mayo de 2016
They mean the same thing. To be clear on something or to be about something means to have a good understanding of it.
18 de mayo de 2016
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