- Idiom – Up in the air
- Meaning – Undecided. If something is up in the air, the plans for it are not completed. Uncertain about someone or something.
Usage:
When could you use this idiom?
- You are unable to finalise your plan for something.
- You want to arrange a meeting at work, but you cannot until somebody gives you some information.
- A friend is struggling to organise a night out.
- You are expecting to go out with your family, but you do not know where or when you are going!
Example:
- “I’m supposed to be going out with Dave tonight but he’s up to his neck in work. My plans are up in the air!”
In The News:
Southwest Airlines’ plans for Hawaii flights up in the air
Discuss:
- Is there an idiom like this in your country?
What is an idiom?
An idiom is a word or phrase that is not taken literally. An idiom is an expression that cannot be understood from the meanings of its individual words, but has a separate meaning of its own.