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Old 01-Dec-2007, 00:13
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Smile before Joe can clear up the situation
JOe and Jen give Nathan his cake, but they leave before Joe can clear up the situation.





Is it possible to replace "clear up the situation" with "explain (away) the situation" without making a change in meaning? Thanks.
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