up in the air
Not yet settled
Up in the air describes something unsettled or undecided, still awaiting resolution: Our vacation plans are up in the air until we know the budget.
Like something literally floating, the matter hasn't landed anywhere yet.
The phrase often signals uncertainty about timing or outcome: Whether the merger happens is still up in the air.
undecided
Not firmly known
- unresolvedLacking final determination
- pendingAwaiting resolution or decision
- unsettledNot yet resolved
- undeterminedNot yet established
tentative · indefinite · open · questionable · doubtful · ambiguous · inconclusive · unsure
uncertain
Not firmly known
- unresolvedLacking final determination
- pendingAwaiting resolution or decision
- unsettledNot yet resolved
undetermined · tentative · indefinite · open · questionable · doubtful · ambiguous · inconclusive · unsure · iffy
- idiomstime flies, ring a bell, break a leg, eat your words, raining cats and dogs
- Maybesmaybe, perhaps, possibly, probably, might
- flightflying, fly, flight, aviation, aircraft
- Possibilitymaybe, perhaps, possibly, could, might
- Precariousnessprecarious, unstable, teetering, tottering, wobbly
- risk phrasestake a chance, take a gamble, risk it all, go for broke, go all in