on the air
on (the) air
Broadcasting live, as on television or radio. Please try to control your language, we can't have any cursing while we're on air. Places, everyone! We're on the air in five, four, three….
See also: air, on
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
on the air
broadcasting (a radio or television program). The radio station came back on the air shortly after the storm. We were on the air for two hours.
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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
on the air
see under off the air.
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
on (or off) the air
being (or not being) broadcast on radio or television.See also: air, on
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
ˌon/ˌoff the ˈair
(being) broadcast/not (being) broadcast on radio or television: ‘Going Live’ will go off the air for the summer, returning for a new series in the autumn.See also: air, off, on
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- on (the) air
- on air
- stay clear
- steer/stay/keep clear
- leave (someone or something) in the hands of (one)
- in the stretch
- while we're young
- leave (someone or something) in (one's) hands
- leave in hands
- link together (with someone or something)