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clear up (weather)

Phrasal verbLevel B1

When the weather clears up, clouds, rain or fog go away and it gets brighter.

The sky should clear up by lunchtime, so let's wait before we go hiking.

'Clear up' describes weather getting better: clouds, rain or fog go away. It also means to solve a problem or confusion.

Your turn
What do you say when the rain stops in your language? Try 'clear up'!