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Meanings of clean sheet in English

Shutout in any sport.

Usage of clean sheet in English
1
Three points, clean sheet, good for mood and confidence and the table.
BBC
2
But it was a good performance and the clean sheet was nice.
News.com.au
3
We didn't allow them to create chances and it's another clean sheet.
The Guardian
4
It is now seven games since City last kept a clean sheet.
The Guardian
5
Another team might have prioritised a clean sheet in the second half.
The Guardian
6
The visitors also secured their first away clean sheet of the campaign.
The Guardian
7
The mind is at this time as a clean sheet of paper.
In Tune with the Infinite; or, Fullness of Peace, Power, and Ple...
8
Three points and clean sheet, I am very proud of the boys.
BBC
9
In my role, a clean sheet was much more of a buzz.
The Guardian
10
We got a clean sheet out of it and that's a positive.
The Irish Times
11
The Administration like to show a clean sheet as regards serious crime.
Mademoiselle of Monte Carlo
12
It just might.' He flipped to a clean sheet of paper.
Sign of the cross
13
David de Gea's clean sheet capped a satisfying night for the home side.
BBC
14
Three days later I kept a clean sheet and my reputation was restored.
Beer is proof God loves us
15
It was a first clean sheet of the season, which particularly pleased Pardew.
Reuters
16
We also kept a clean sheet which is something which is really important.
Reuters
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