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into thin air
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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.
Voorbeeld
The magician waves his hand, and the coin disappears into thin air.
As the fog lifted, the mysterious figure seemed to vanish into thin air.
The magician performed a trick where the objects on the table appeared to clear away and vanish into thin air.
The suspect escaped from the room, seemingly melting into thin air.
The magician hooded the dove before making it disappear into thin air.
