clear the air

clear the air
verb
dispel differences or negative emotions
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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 problem

the government announcement cleared the air of speculation and suspicion

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clear the air
To simplify the situation and relieve tension
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Main Entry: ↑clear

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clear the air phrase
to discuss a problem or difficult situation with someone in order to make it better

I think it’s time we cleared the air, don’t you?

Thesaurus: to discuss somethingsynonym
Main entry: clear

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make the air less sultry
■ defuse or clarify an angry, tense, or confused situation by frank discussion

it's time a few things were said to clear the air

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clear the air
: to talk about problems, feelings, etc., in order to reach agreement or understanding

They cleared the air (between them) by discussing their differences.

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Main Entry: ↑air
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clear the air — see ↑air, 1
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Main Entry: ↑clear

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clear the ˈair idiom
to improve a difficult or ↑tense situation by talking about worries, doubts, etc.
Main entry: ↑clearidiom

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