Get some air Meaning in English
expression
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈsəm/ /ˈɛɹ
GET-sum-AIR or GIT-sum-AIR
ɡˈɛt/ /sˈʌm/ /ˈeə
get-SUM-AIR
Definition
To go outside or away from a place for a short time, usually to breathe fresh air or take a break.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and common when someone needs a break, feels stressed, or wants fresh air. Often used as an excuse to step away from a group or a stressful situation. Do not confuse with 'air out' which means to ventilate something.
Spanish: tomar un poco de aire - salir a respirar aire frescoPortuguese (BR): pegar um ar - tomar um arPortuguese (PT): apanhar um pouco de ar - arejar-seChinese (Simplified): 呼吸点空气 - 出去透透气Chinese (Traditional): 呼吸點空氣 - 出去透透氣Hindi: थोड़ी ताज़ी हवा लेनाArabic: استنشاق بعض الهواء - الخروج للتنفسBengali: বাইরে একটু বাতাস নিতে যাওয়া - খানিকক্ষণের জন্য বাইরে যাওয়াRussian: выйти подышать воздухом - выйти на улицу (ненадолго)Japanese: 外の空気を吸う - 気分転換に外に出るVietnamese: ra ngoài hít thở không khí - đi ra ngoài cho thoải máiKorean: 바람 좀 쐬다 - 밖에 나가다(잠깐)Turkish: hava almak - dışarı çıkmak (kısa süreliğine)Urdu: تازہ ہوا لینے کے لیے باہر جاناIndonesian: menghirup udara segar - keluar sebentar
Example Sentences
I'm going to get some air outside.
basic
She stepped out to get some air during the meeting.
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Let's get some air after dinner.
basic
He looked stressed, so I told him to get some air.
natural
Sometimes you just need to get some air and clear your mind.
natural
Excuse me, I'm going to get some air for a minute.
natural