in the air
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Meaning · English
Uncertain or unsettled, with an outcome pending
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
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Literally: suspended or floating in the atmosphere
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Examples
There's a sense of excitement in the air as the concert approaches
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Sources & notes
Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-31; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “in the air” mean?
Uncertain or unsettled, with an outcome pending Literally: suspended or floating in the atmosphere
Is “in the air” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.