- clear the air
- verbdispel differences or negative emotions-
The group called a meeting to finally clear the air
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phrasal also clear the atmosphere: to remove elements of hostility, tension, confusion, or uncertainty from the mood or temper of the time : remove the confusions or ambiguities from a conception or a problemthe government announcement cleared the air of speculation and suspicion
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clear the airTo simplify the situation and relieve tension• • •Main Entry: ↑clear* * *
clear the air phraseto discuss a problem or difficult situation with someone in order to make it betterI think it’s time we cleared the air, don’t you?
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make the air less sultry■ defuse or clarify an angry, tense, or confused situation by frank discussionit's time a few things were said to clear the air
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clear the airThey cleared the air (between them) by discussing their differences.
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clear the ˈair idiomto improve a difficult or ↑tense situation by talking about worries, doubts, etc.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.