Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
get-the-air
idiom
/ɡɛt ði ɛr/
Definition
To be rejected, ignored, or dismissed, especially in a social or romantic context.
Examples
- After he admitted his feelings, he was afraid he might get-the-air from his crush.
- She felt like she got-the-air when her friends started talking without her.
- When he tried to share his opinion, he quickly realized he was getting-the-air from the group.
Meaning
The phrase ‘get-the-air’ describes a situation where someone feels excluded or made to feel unimportant, often occurring when someone is not being acknowledged in a conversation or experience.
Synonyms
- snub
- ignore
- reject
- brush off
- give the cold shoulder
