get some air

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Meaning · English

Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.

Where it’s used: Used Widespread English

Examples

I went for a walk to get some air.Tôi đã đi dạo để có chút không khí.

Tatoeba sentence #180285 (CC BY 2.0 FR, tatoeba.org, retrieved 2026-07-31)

Sources & notes

Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review.

Common questions

What does “get some air” mean?

Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.

Is “get some air” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.