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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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 • Dec. 23, 2025

Engelbert and Collier were supposed to have a meeting to clear the air.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 8, 2025

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

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2025

In any case, the mayor has taken time out of his busy schedule of hitting the club and cutting the budget to clear the air.

From Slate • Jan. 25, 2025

No sooner does the exhaust from their trucks clear the air than the commandant starts shouting.

From "What the Night Sings" by Vesper Stamper