in the air
Idioms-
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.
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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 .
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See up in the air . [Mid-1700s]
Example Sentences
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The squadron members—some on the ground, some in the air—were collecting data for electromagnetic warfare, but they also had money on their minds.
Alex was at work when a colleague came around holding papers in the air.
From BBC
It had rained all morning and the overcast clouds trapped a chill in the air.
From Los Angeles Times
Swing - the ball moving in the air - has not usually been a fast bowler's weapon in Australia.
From BBC
It’s sort of in the air, in the water, and we’re all taking it in.
From Salon
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