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Term: clear the air
Definition:
Verb Phrase: To resolve or eliminate tension, misunderstandings, or conflict by openly discussing and addressing an issue or situation.
Noun Phrase: An open and honest discussion or a formal meeting held to address and resolve conflicts or misunderstandings.
Examples:
Verb Phrase:
- Sense 1: To resolve tension or conflict:
- After their argument, they decided to clear the air by talking through their differences.
- It's always better to clear the air with your friends than to let misunderstandings fester.
- Sense 2: To make the atmosphere less tense or awkward:
- The host tried to clear the air at the party by introducing common topics of conversation.
- I could feel the tension in the room, so I attempted to clear the air with a lighthearted joke.
Noun Phrase:
- Sense 1: An open discussion to resolve conflicts:
- The management called for a clear-the-air meeting to address grievances raised by the employees.
- We scheduled a clear-the-air session to ensure everyone's concerns were heard and addressed.
- Sense 2: A refreshing and open conversation to clarify misunderstandings:
- After weeks of tension, the clarifying clear-the-air talk finally put an end to the dispute.
- The couple decided to have a clear-the-air discussion to address the issues that had been lingering between them.
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