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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clear the air

Inside Fifa, the expectation is that Infantino has called the meeting in Rabat in an attempt to clear the air, have a show of unity and try to achieve some alignment with his senior staff.

From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026

Allow us to clear the air: Canada has reported about 3,500 wildfires so far this year, which is in line with recent historical averages.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026

Thomas Tuchel says Ben White must "clear the air" with his England team-mates after returning to the squad for the first time in four years.

From BBC ● Mar. 26, 2026

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

In the bathroom, running the water to clear the air, in the bedroom, wheezy puffs out the open window?

From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood