CLEAR THE AIR Definition & Meaning

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clear the air

Eliminate confusion, dispel controversy or emotional tension, as in His letter has cleared the air; we now know where he stands. This idiom alludes to an atmosphere cleared of sultriness by a storm. [Late 1800s]

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Macron sought to clear the air with Algeria's president late last month in what they described as a "long, frank and friendly exchange".

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Sometimes getting thrashed like that can have a positive effect on a team, and clear the air.

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Liberals might hope that Trudeau's exit from the stage will, in itself, help clear the air.

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Really cleared the air, really honest, probably cut-throat I would imagine, but then to go on and win as many as they have is massive.

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George Russell says he has "no intention" of speaking to Max Verstappen to clear the air following their row at the end of last season.

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