Phrase guide
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In the surrounding ambience.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic
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Antonyms: none provided
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In the generally prevailing feeling, idea, atmosphere, or mood.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic
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Prevalent without traceable origin or authority.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic
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Not in a fixed or stable position; unsettled; up in the air.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic
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Unsupported and liable to be turned or taken in flank.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic
Topics: government, military, politics, war
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adverb
on everybody's mind
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: in everyone's thoughts
Antonyms: none provided
History
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