It's still up in the air

25th July 2024

It's still up in the air

We use this expression to say that a future plan hasn’t been decided yet because we don’t have enough information to make the decision.
IH Bristol Phrase of the Day: Still up in the air
Usage
Written: 
Yes
Spoken: 
Yes
Formal: 
No
Informal: 
Yes
Example 1
Have you bought your house yet?
No, it’s still up in the air. We’re waiting to agree the final price.
Example 2
Hey Rashed it's great news about you getting a job with NASA.
Yes I know. But I might not be able to get a visa for the US. So it's still up in the air at the moment.