in the air

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in the air

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1. See up in the air . [Mid-1700s]

2. In circulation, in people's thoughts. For example, There's a rumor in the air that they're closing , or Christmas is in the air . [Second half of 1800s] Also see in the wind .

Idioms and Phrases

In addition to the following idiom, also see castles in the air ; leave hanging (in the air) ; nose in the air ; up in the air .

Related Words

• forthcoming
• immediate
• impending
• inevitable
• likely
• looming
• possible
• probable
• unavoidable