in the air
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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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Now TGAA’s future, and Martinez de Vara’s role with the group, appear up in the air.
From Salon • May 3, 2026
"It's really hard to digest because I don't think it was an intentional and violent conduct. It was a duel in the air and with a tall striker," added Le Bris.
From BBC • May 2, 2026
Whether Tesla will be able to achieve those goals is up in the air.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026
“It’s up in the air, what the true direction of the franchise is,” said Boston’s plate-slumping shortstop, Trevor Story.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026
“Let’s go, team,” Jonah muttered under his breath, because the tone of Katherine’s words made them sound like they should be accompanied by cartwheels and splits and arms thrown victoriously up in the air.
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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