How to Pronounce "float on air"
expression
ˈfɫoʊt/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈɛɹ
FLOAT on AIR
flˈəʊt/ /ˈɒn/ /ˈeə
fl-OHT on AIR
Definition
To feel extremely happy and excited, as if you are so joyful that you could float above the ground. It's an idiomatic way to describe being overjoyed.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɫoʊt/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈɛɹ
British English
flˈəʊt/ /ˈɒn/ /ˈeə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FLOAT on AIR
UK
fl-OHT on AIR
Listen in Context
After hearing the good news, she was floating on air.
He was floating on air after passing his exams.
They were floating on air when their baby was born.
When I got that job offer, I was floating on air for days.