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nip in the air

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nip in the air

A slight chill. I need to grab my jacket because there's definitely a nip in the air tonight.

See also: air, nip

(little) nip in the air

a cold feeling; cold weather. I felt a little nip in the air when I opened the window. There's more of a nip in the air as winter approaches.

See also: air, nip