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in the air

In addition to the following idiom, also see castles in the air; leave hanging (in the air); nose in the air; up in the air.
In circulation, in people's thoughts. For example, There's a rumor in the air that they're closing , or Christmas is in the air . [Second half of 1800s] Also see in the wind .
See up in the air . [Mid-1700s]

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Regardless of when the first match is played, no doubt hope and optimism will be in the air as supporters of all 20 clubs dream of what might be in the months to come.

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But here, with dirt under her fingernails and the scent of mint in the air, she’s in tune with the natural world.

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It has been a complete mismatch in the air - with no sign of Iran's few ageing fighter jets even getting off the ground.

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To illustrate to prank, Dahl drew a mouse lying on top of the sweets with its legs in the air.

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She raised her arms in the air after securing victory and rushed over to celebrate with her husband and eldest daughter Charlotte, while youngest daughter Cecilia slept on in her pram.

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