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walk / float on air
/wˈɔːk flˈəʊt ˌɒn ˈeə/
/wˈɔːk flˈoʊt ˌɑːn ˈɛɹ/
to walk / float on air
[PHRASE]What is the origin of the idiom "walk on air" and when to use it?
The origin of the phrase "walk on air" can be traced back to ancient Greek mythology. In Greek mythology, Hermes, the messenger of the gods, was often depicted with winged sandals that allowed him to fly and move swiftly. This representation gave rise to the idea of "walking on air" as a metaphor for experiencing a feeling of lightness and euphoria. This idiom is used in informal conversations, storytelling, and expressions of enthusiasm.
Examples
1. Most couples feel they are walking on air on their wedding day.
2. He floated on air for days with those kinds of things knowing that what he was doing made a difference.
3. I'm walking on air.
4. And without a mask, some of those droplets can evaporate into super tiny particles of infection that can float on air currents far from your mouth or nose, and these microdroplets are extremely hard for any mask to filter out.
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