grab some air
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Meaning · English
To gain altitude.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Instantly I applied full throttle, and eased back on the wheel, hoping that our friend, the T-craft would grab some air and put a few feet between us and all that snow and ice.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “grab some air” mean?
To gain altitude.
Is “grab some air” formal or informal?
grab some air is generally slang.