clear the air

Idioms  

1. 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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Example Sentences

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

Other days dawned so clear the air shimmered and played tricks on her eyes.

From Literature

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

From The Wall Street Journal

Earlier this year, Rachel wanted to clear the air with a man she had been dating before seeing him again in a wider friendship group setting.

From BBC