(as) clean as a whistle
US /əz ˈkliːn əz ə ˈhwɪsl/
UK /əz ˈkliːn əz ə ˈhwɪsl/
1.
brandschoon, spiksplinternieuw
completely clean or spotless
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After she scrubbed the kitchen, it was as clean as a whistle.
Nadat ze de keuken had geschrobd, was het brandschoon.
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The car came back from the car wash as clean as a whistle.
De auto kwam brandschoon terug van de wasstraat.
2.
vlekkeloos, zonder problemen
without any problems or difficulties; smoothly
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The whole operation went as clean as a whistle.
De hele operatie verliep vlekkeloos.
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He got through the interview as clean as a whistle, answering every question perfectly.
Hij kwam vlekkeloos door het interview, alle vragen perfect beantwoordend.
3.
brandschoon, eerlijk, legaal
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.
Het dossier van de politicus bleek na het onderzoek brandschoon te zijn.
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He swore his business dealings were as clean as a whistle.
Hij zwoer dat zijn zakelijke transacties brandschoon waren.