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thin air

/ˌθɪn ˈɛə(ɹ)/

thin air noun: an unknown location; (by extension) apparent disappearance or nonexistence.

Noun

thin air (uncountable)

  1. (figuratively, humorous, idiomatic, usually) An unknown location; (by extension) apparent disappearance or nonexistence.
    • Where did you think the exhaust would go? Into thin air?
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see thin, air, (especially, low-density air as a result of high altitude).
    • You'll need to stay mindful of taking breaks, drinking water, and avoiding overexertion up here, because you're dealing with thin air at this altitude.

thin air meaning in Tamil

thin air in Tamil

இவைகளையும் காணவும்

Questions about thin air

What does thin air mean?
Thin air means an unknown location; (by extension) apparent disappearance or nonexistence.
What is thin air in Tamil?
Thin air in Tamil is இவைகளையும் காணவும். See Thin air meaning in Tamil.
What part of speech is thin air?
Thin air is a noun.
How do you pronounce thin air?
Thin air is pronounced /ˌθɪn ˈɛə(ɹ)/.

Words near thin air in the dictionary

  1. thimerosal
  2. Thimmesh
  3. Thimmeshes
  4. Thimphu
  5. thin
  6. thin air
  7. thin as a barber's cat
  8. thin as a rail
  9. thin as a rake
  10. thin as a wafer
  11. thin as a yard of pump water

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