in the air

1. 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.

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 .

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

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