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What does "air" mean?

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In addition to the idiom beginning with air, also see breath of fresh air; castles in the air; clear the air; give someone the air; hot air; in the air; into (out of) thin air; nose in the air; off the air; put on airs; up in the air; walk on air; wash (air) one's dirty linen.

See air in WNW Idioms

give (or get) the air

â

Slang to reject (or be rejected) as a lover

in the air

current or prevalent
not decided; not settled; still imaginary

on (or off) the air

Radio, TV that is (or is not) broadcasting or being broadcast

take the air

to go outdoors, as for fresh air

up in the air

not settled; not decided
Informal angry; highly excited, agitated, etc.

walk on air

or float on air

to feel very happy, lively, or exalted

See air in American Heritage Dictionary 4 Idioms

in the air

Abroad; prevalent: Excitement was in the air.

up in the air

Not yet decided; uncertain.

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