Example
“The convincing explanation did not appear out of thin air; it followed months of research.”
Dictionary details
Related idioms
Expressions connected by reviewed component words or topic tags.
into thin air
CEFR B2Away so completely and suddenly that no trace or explanation remains.
have several balls in the air
CEFR B2to be managing multiple projects or commitments at once
through thick and thin
CEFR B2Remaining loyal and supportive during both good times and serious difficulties.
spread yourself too thin
CEFR C1to try to do so many things that you do none of them well
make waves
CEFR B2to cause disruption or draw attention by challenging established expectations
keep an eye on
CEFR A2to watch or look after someone or something carefully, often to make sure nothing goes wrong
Source methodology
Meanings, register, CEFR, and examples come from the reviewed dictionary record. Expression notes may describe a reviewed present-day word picture or a background note; they are not presented as verified etymology.