English

Alternative forms

• from thin air

Adverb

out of thin air ‎(not comparable)

1. (idiomatic) from non-existent, unknown or hidden resources

   They don't seem to want to work to earn a living. They think they can make money out of thin air.

Synonyms

• out of nowhere

Usage notes

• This is often preceded by verbs such as create or make.

Translations

See also

• hammerspace
• into thin air
• thin air