airs out

Lets breeze through

To air out is to expose something to fresh air, usually to remove staleness, moisture, or odor: Open the windows and air out the house.

The phrase applies to rooms, bedding, clothes, or anything that benefits from ventilation.

Figuratively, to air out grievances or concerns is to express them openly, letting them breathe rather than fester.

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explains · unburdens · opens up · revitalizes · shares · divulges · spills the beans · reveals · rejuvenates · dehumidifies · illuminates · dries · circulates · purifies · renews · reinvigorates · refreshes · broadcasts

Opposites
ventilation/freshness

airs outshuts in

Confines by surrounding

shuts up · encloses · stifles · suffocates · bottles up

concealment vs. exposure

airs outcovers up

conceals · suppresses · hides · buries · hushes up

Family

air, airs, aired, airing, airings, airy, airily, airiness, out

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G