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Значение идиомы 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.
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