Definitions

clear the air

VERB

clear up

Synonyms

WEAK

clarify decipher define elucidate explain interpret make clear make plain shed light on show simplify solve spell out

Example Sentences

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The outburst prompted speculation that Salah could be sold, but he quickly cleared the air with Slot to get back in the Dutchman's line-up.

From Barron's

And what's clear is that this is no attempt to clear the air but indication of a deep rift.

From BBC

"He didn't want to have that final kind of meeting and to have to clear the air with it," Hamed said.

From BBC

Solis hoped to clear the air on the topic once and for all, and move forward from the social media rumors.

From Los Angeles Times

Friday’s report will help clear the air—and theoretically make Fed officials’ coming interest-rate decision easier.

From Barron's