be in the air
if a feeling, especially excitement, is in the air, everyone is feeling it at the same time
in the air
Abroad, prevalent

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in the air
able to be felt or noticed.
Spring is in the air, and many people's thoughts are turning to travel.

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in the air
current, exerting an influence
It is in the air that we will be getting a new supervisor next week.

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in the air
adv. phr.
1. In everyone's thoughts.
Christmas was in the air for weeks before.
The war filled people's thoughts every day; it was in the air.
Compare: IN THE WIND.
2. Meeting the bodily senses; surrounding you so as to be smelled or felt.
Spring is in the air.
Rain is in the air.
3. See: LEAVE HANGING, UP IN THE AIR.

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