clear-the-air
|clear-the-air|
B2
🇺🇸
/klɪr ði ɛr/
🇬🇧
/klɪə ði eə/
resolve misunderstandings
Etymology
Etymology Information
'clear-the-air' originates from the English phrase 'clear the air,' where 'clear' meant 'to make free of confusion or doubt' and 'air' referred to the atmosphere or environment.
Historical Evolution
The phrase 'clear the air' has been used in English since the 19th century to describe resolving misunderstandings or tensions.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to remove physical impurities from the air,' but over time it evolved into its current metaphorical meaning of resolving misunderstandings.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40