B2idiomdecisionsIELTS-friendly
up in the air
USUK
not decided or certain yet
Used about plans, decisions and futures. Often with 'still' or 'everything is up in the air'.
In context
Our holiday plans are still up in the air because of the weather.
With the merger up in the air, nobody knows if their job is safe.
More idioms about decisions
- a double-edged swordsomething that has both good and bad effects
- bite the bulletto make yourself do something unpleasant that you have been avoiding
- have second thoughtsto start to doubt a decision you have made and consider changing it
- it's up to youyou can decide; the choice is yours
- sit on the fenceto avoid choosing between two sides or options, especially in an argument