clear the air

clear the air
{v. phr.} To remove angry feelings, misunderstanding, or confusion. * /The President's statement that he would run for office again cleared the air of rumors and guessing./ * /When Bill was angry at Bob, Bob made a joke, and it cleared the air between them./

Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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