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Feeling better with 気が晴れる

気持(きも)ちがすっきりする。

To feel relieved.

Goo Dictionary

The expression ()()れる literally means “one’s spirit clears up” or “one’s mood clears up”. It describes the feeling of relief or emotional uplift after resolving a problem, expressing feelings, or having a refreshing experience. Your 気 (mood, feelings) does the action of 晴れる (clearing up).

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