In the air
idiomatic expression
Something that is uncertain or not yet decided.
Their wedding plans are still up in the air.
Often appears as...
- plans are in the air
- things are in the air
Usage tips
Idiomatic
idiomatic expression
A feeling or sense of something.
There's a feeling of excitement in the air.
Often appears as...
- excitement in the air
- tension in the air
Usage tips
Idiomatic
idiomatic expression
Being broadcast on radio or television.
The show is currently in the air.
Often appears as...
- show is in the air
- game is in the air
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Idiomatic
idiomatic expression
Being discussed, talked about, or worked on.
There's a new idea in the air.
Often appears as...
- idea is in the air
- proposal is in the air
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Idiomatic
phrase
Off the ground; in flight.
The bird is in the air.
Often appears as...
- bird is in the air
- plane is in the air
idiomatic expression
Something that is uncertain or not yet decided.
Their wedding plans are still up in the air.
Often appears as...
- plans are in the air
- things are in the air
Usage tips
Idiomatic
idiomatic expression
A feeling or sense of something.
There's a feeling of excitement in the air.
Often appears as...
- excitement in the air
- tension in the air
Usage tips
Idiomatic
idiomatic expression
Being broadcast on radio or television.
The show is currently in the air.
Often appears as...
- show is in the air
- game is in the air
Usage tips
Idiomatic
idiomatic expression
Being discussed, talked about, or worked on.
There's a new idea in the air.
Often appears as...
- idea is in the air
- proposal is in the air
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
Off the ground; in flight.
The bird is in the air.
Often appears as...
- bird is in the air
- plane is in the air
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/3Situational Uncertainty
Use 'in the air' when an outcome is still being decided or is unknown.
The decision for the new team leader is still in the air.
Pro Tip 2/3Avoid Assumptions
Don't presume a final result when you hear 'in the air', as things can change.
Although the merger talks are in the air, employees are advised to continue as usual.
Pro Tip 3/3Temporary State
'In the air' often implies a situation is in a temporary state and will be resolved.
The future of the project is up in the air until we secure more funding.
Pro Tip 1/3Situational Uncertainty
Use 'in the air' when an outcome is still being decided or is unknown.
The decision for the new team leader is still in the air.
Pro Tip 2/3Avoid Assumptions
Don't presume a final result when you hear 'in the air', as things can change.
Although the merger talks are in the air, employees are advised to continue as usual.
Pro Tip 3/3Temporary State
'In the air' often implies a situation is in a temporary state and will be resolved.
The future of the project is up in the air until we secure more funding.
Pro Tip 1/3Situational Uncertainty
Use 'in the air' when an outcome is still being decided or is unknown.
The decision for the new team leader is still in the air.
Pro Tip 2/3Avoid Assumptions
Don't presume a final result when you hear 'in the air', as things can change.
Although the merger talks are in the air, employees are advised to continue as usual.
Pro Tip 3/3Temporary State
'In the air' often implies a situation is in a temporary state and will be resolved.
The future of the project is up in the air until we secure more funding.
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