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Diffuse tension with frank discussion (5,3,3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

clear the air

(Other definitions for clear the air that I've seen before include "Dispel controversy or tension" , "Resolve bad feeling" , "Relieve a situation of tension" , "give approval for song" , "Lower the temperature" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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