Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase. To clear the air
to work hard
to wash properly
to remove tension
to create confusion
A
to wash properly
B
to work hard
C
to create confusion
D
to remove tension
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To clear the air means to defuse an angry or tense situation by frank discussion, hence Option C is the correct answer because “to remove tension” means to calm things down. Hence it is correct.
Option A is incorrect because to work hard means to actually put a lot of effort into doing something.
Option B is incorrect because to wash properly means to clean effectively.
Option D is incorrect because “to create confusion” means to raise doubts and confusion in the mind.
Hence option C is the correct answer.
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