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clear sth up

phrasal verb with clear
 
/klɪər/
 
US  /klɪr/ verb

Definition

B2 to give or find an explanation for something, or to deal with a problem or argument: They never cleared up the mystery of the missing money. After 20 years the case has finally been cleared up.Solving and solutions
(Definition of clear sth up from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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