As clear as day – Why? It's not clear, is it? Where does the saying come from?

The proverb “clear as cloning broth” has an interesting origin. Originally it referred to the “closed soup” served in monasteries. This soup was very thin and clear, so you could see the bottom of the bowl. Monks and nuns often lived simply and ate little, especially in the fasting season, which is why this clear broth was popular.In the course of time, “closed soup” became the “balls”. When lumps are boiled, the water becomes cloudy and milky, which is contrary to the word “clear”. Therefore, the expression is ironically meant: if someone says something is “clear as cloning broth,” that means that it is not really clear or unambiguous.