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in the air

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in the air

Fig. everywhere; all about. There is such a feeling of joy in the air. We felt a sense of tension in the air.

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in the air

able to be felt or noticed Spring is in the air, and many people's thoughts are turning to travel.

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in the air

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 the air

1. 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.

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

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in the air

Abroad; prevalent: Excitement was in the air.

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