in the air

prepositional phrase5

1. •
   In the surrounding ambience.

   • As soon as we entered we could feel the excitement and tension in the air.
2. •
   In the generally prevailing feeling, idea, atmosphere, or mood.

   • Polo was nothing if golf were in the air! — 1902
3. •
   Prevalent without traceable origin or authority.

   • There was a rumour about them in the air.
4. •
   Not in a fixed or stable position; unsettled; up in the air.
5. •
   Unsupported and liable to be turned or taken in flank.

   • The army had its wing in the air.