English · Slang Attested

grab some air

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To gain altitude.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

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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.

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