reinen Tisch machen: to clear the air
zB: Dein veraergertes Schweigen halte ich nicht mehr aus. Lass uns die Angelegenheit besprechen und reinen Tisch machen.
auf Englisch: I can't stand your angry silence any longer. Let's discuss the matter and clear the air.
Origin: The picture is of a table having been cleared of dishes. By extension, the meaning is a"a fresh start".
(from the Guide to German Idioms by JP Lupson)
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