walking on air
/ˈwɔːkɪŋ ɒn eə(r)/
Meaning
This idiom is used to describe a state of extreme happiness, excitement, or elation. It often occurs when someone has just experienced a major positive event, such as falling in love, getting engaged, or receiving incredible news. The tone is highly positive, warm, and casual, capturing the feeling of being so lighthearted that you aren't even touching the ground.
Examples
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Ever since they started dating, he's been walking on air.
Ever since they started dating, he's been walking on air.
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She was walking on air after he proposed to her at the beach.
She was walking on air after he proposed to her at the beach.
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When they finally resolved their misunderstanding, she felt like she was walking on air.
When they finally resolved their misunderstanding, she felt like she was walking on air.
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He's been walking on air all week because his partner's parents finally approved of him.
He's been walking on air all week because his partner's parents finally approved of him.
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After their amazing first date, she walked on air the entire way home.
After their amazing first date, she walked on air the entire way home.
Common Mistakes
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✗ He was walking in the air after the wedding.
✓ He was walking on air after the wedding.
The correct preposition is 'on,' not 'in.' The idiom visualizes stepping on top of the air.
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✗ I feel very walking on air today.
✓ I feel like I'm walking on air today.
'Walking on air' is a verb phrase, so you cannot use 'very' directly before it. You need to use 'like I'm' or use it as a standard progressive verb.
Related Expressions
Practice
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Ever since she said yes to his proposal, he has been ___.
💡 Feeling extremely happy, as if floating.
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walking on air
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After they made up after their big fight, she felt like she was ___.
💡 Floating on cloud nine after a reconciliation.
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walking on air