Leave up in the air Meaning in English
expression
LEEV uhp in thee AIR
LEEV up in thee AIR
Definition
To not decide or settle something, making it uncertain or unresolved.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, commonly used in business, relationships, or when details are undecided. Synonymous with 'leave unresolved.' Often used with questions or issues that require follow-up.
Spanish: dejar en el airePortuguese (BR): deixar no arPortuguese (PT): deixar no arChinese (Simplified): 悬而未决Chinese (Traditional): 懸而未決Hindi: अनिश्चित छोड़नाArabic: ترك الأمر معلقًاBengali: অনিশ্চিত রেখে দেওয়া - অমীমাংসিত রাখাRussian: оставить нерешённым - оставить в подвешенном состоянииJapanese: 未決のままにしておく - あやふやにしておくVietnamese: để lửng - để chưa quyết địnhKorean: 미정으로 두다 - 미해결로 두다Turkish: belirsiz bırakmak - karara bağlamamakUrdu: غیر یقینی چھوڑ دینا - غیر حل شدہ چھوڑ دیناIndonesian: để lửng - để chưa giải quyết
Example Sentences
We can't leave the problem up in the air any longer.
basic
She didn't answer my question and just left it up in the air.
basic
The date for the party is still up in the air.
basic
Our plans for the trip are up in the air until we hear back from John.
natural
Let’s not leave things up in the air—let’s make a decision now.
natural
The boss left the budget up in the air, so we have no idea what to expect.
natural