(as) clean as a whistle
US /əz ˈkliːn əz ə ˈhwɪsl/
UK /əz ˈkliːn əz ə ˈhwɪsl/
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아주 깨끗한, 휘파람처럼 깨끗한
completely clean or spotless
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After she scrubbed the kitchen, it was as clean as a whistle.
그녀가 부엌을 닦고 나니, 아주 깨끗했다.
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The car came back from the car wash as clean as a whistle.
세차장에서 돌아온 차는 아주 깨끗했다.
2.
아무 문제 없이, 순조롭게
without any problems or difficulties; smoothly
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The whole operation went as clean as a whistle.
전체 작전이 아무 문제 없이 진행되었다.
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He got through the interview as clean as a whistle, answering every question perfectly.
그는 모든 질문에 완벽하게 답하며 인터뷰를 아무 문제 없이 통과했다.
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아무런 문제 없이 깨끗한, 정직한, 합법적인
without any illegal or immoral actions; legally and honestly
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The politician's record was found to be as clean as a whistle after the investigation.
조사 결과 그 정치인의 기록은 아무런 문제 없이 깨끗했다.
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He swore his business dealings were as clean as a whistle.
그는 자신의 사업 거래가 아무런 문제 없이 깨끗하다고 맹세했다.