Klar wie Kloßbrühe (klahr vee klohss-BROO-uh) Literally “clear as dumpling broth” From klar (clear) + wie (as or like) + kloß (dumpling) + brühe (broth). This older, ironic expression plays on the fact that water used to cook dumplings is usually cloudy. It means something is obvious, although it can also be used sarcastically, much like “clear as mud.”