Eliminate tension from a situation (5,3,3)

I believe the answer is:

clear the air

(Other definitions for clear the air that I've seen before include "Settle misunderstanding" , "Extractor fan could" , "get rid of smog" , "Lower the temperature" , "Remove tension by settling a misunderstanding" .)

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

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