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

Shanahan only previously held court with reporters during the first week of training camp to clear the air and claim fault for the accident. — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey spoke with reporters Thursday with the aim of clearing the air about the police department's current overtime pay situation. — Frankie McLister, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026

Carson Daly is clearing the air on his future with The Voice. — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Aug. 2026

The work also helps clear the air of contaminants from leaking systems. — Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 27 July 2026

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