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into thin air
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quand quelque chose disparaît de manière suspecte
used to refer to a someone or something that suddenly disappears, particularly in a way that is mysterious or suspicious
What is the origin of the idiom "into thin air" and when to use it?
The idiom "into thin air" can be traced back to William Shakespeare's play "The Tempest," written around 1610-1611. Over time, this phrase gained popularity and became a commonly used expression to describe something disappearing completely without a trace.
Exemple
The magician flicked his wrist, making the coin disappear into thin air.
The sound of laughter echoed through the room and then dissipated into thin air.
The magician waves his hand, and the coin disappears into thin air.
The magician performed a trick where the objects on the table appeared to clear away and vanish into thin air.
He had the winning lottery ticket in his hand one moment, and now it's gone into thin air.
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