on the air . on the air {adj.} or {adv. phr.} Broadcasting or being broadcast on radio or TV. His show is on the air at six o'clock. The ball game is on the air now. Categories: add yours {adj.} {adv. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 To section: O Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Comment on this entry