clear the air

phrase

variants or less commonly clear the atmosphere

: to remove elements of hostility, tension, confusion, or uncertainty

had a long meeting to clear the air

Examples of clear the air in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Communities across parts of the mid-Atlantic and Northeast will face poor air quality until Saturday afternoon, when a storm system arrives to help clear the air. — Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 18 July 2026

The National Weather Service (NWS) said heavy rain and storms could help clear the air in the northeast and mid-Atlantic this weekend, while dangerous levels of air pollution will still hang over the Midwest. — Kristin Wright, NPR, 18 July 2026

Netflix co-CEOs Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters used the company’s second-quarter earnings interview to try to clear the air regarding prospects for M&A, strategic partnerships and FAST channels. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 16 July 2026

Kathy Griffin is clearing the air after teasing being in a relationship with someone 43 years her junior. — Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 10 July 2026

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