Float/walk on air In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "float/walk on air", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

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2020-11-22 02:11

Meaning of Float/walk on air

Synonyms:

is in seventh heaven , is on cloud nine

Float/walk on air British positive verb

To feel extremely happy, elated, excited

Beatrice was walking on air when Patrick purposed her.

Isabelle was floating on air when she received good marks on the exam.

Other phrases about:

to keep your spirits up

To stay optimistic and positive; to encourage someone in a difficult situation

with gay abandon

without thinking clearly about the results of an action

on the edge of your seat

be so excited or nervous about that something and want to know what is going to happen next

give somebody (fresh) heart

To make someone feel more confident or happy, especially when they thought that they can't achieve what they want

in merry pin

Happy or cheerful; in a good mood

Grammar and Usage of Float/walk on air

Verb Forms

is floating/walking on air
was floating/walking on air

It is used mostly in past and present tense

More examples:

I am walking on air right now because Adam has just invited me to his party

My granddad was walking on air when my mom made his favorite meal last night

Origin of Float/walk on air

(Source: Udictionaryblog)

It is uncertain about its origin as to there are many theories but this phrase is first used around the late 1800s, The earliest citation was found in the British poet John Keats in his poem Isabella, even though the orignal phrase "tread upon the air" has a slightly different form but it is similiar in meaning. They both expressed the light feeling of relief or happiness, light on your feet when you are extremely happy.