clear the air

To fix a tense or uncertain situation by talking openly.

"After the argument, they sat down to clear the air and move on."

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The Best Cold Opens From Season 1 & 2 | Monk

Monk · 16:24

All units, clear the air.

The Cost of Alberta Separatism

The Plain Bagel · 18:23

video helped to clear the air.

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