"clear blue water" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Introduced by the Conservative Party in the 1990s. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} clear blue water (uncountable)
  1. (idiomatic, especially UK politics) An obvious, unambiguous divide between the policies of two parties. Tags: UK, especially, idiomatic, uncountable Categories (topical): UK politics Related terms: daylight (english: emotional or psychological distance, or disagreement)
    Sense id: en-clear_blue_water-en-noun-SSpURHOU Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: government, politics

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