clear the air可不是“清除空气”，而是消除怨愤，消除隔阂，澄清误会，消除分歧，解决问题。

【例句】
If you really want to clear the air, you should go there and talk to her.
如果你真的想澄清误会，就应该过去和她谈谈。

I had a massive argument with Amy, but at least it has cleared the air.
我和艾米大吵了一场，不过这至少消除了误解。