Examples
It took him twenty years to get to the top.
You don’t have to cheat to pass the test.
You were right to be upset.
We took the overnight train to Venice.
It took him twenty years to get to the top.
You don’t have to cheat to pass the test.
You were right to be upset.
We took the overnight train to Venice.
(To be) Up in the air
When we literally think about something up in the air, we
have the idea that something’s floating or flying in the sky, perhaps
an airplane or a balloon. But really if someone tells you that things are up in the air it means that these things are uncertain or unsure; definite plans have not been made yet.
“Jen have you set a date for the wedding yet?”
“Not exactly, things are still up in the air and
we’re not sure if our families can make it on the day we wanted.
Hopefully we’ll know soon and we’ll let you know as soon as possible.”
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