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air pocket  


      n  
1    a localized region of low air density or a descending air current, causing an aircraft to suffer an abrupt decrease in height  
2    any pocket of air that prevents the flow of a liquid or gas, as in a pipe  
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n.
it's a unintended call which happens when the keys are not blocked in one's pocket
exp.
if people live in each other's pocket, they spend a lot of time together
exp.
When something is 'in the air', it means something exciting or significant is taking place or about to happen. Ex.: Spring is in the air - it's time for change!
n.
means a different approach or a welcome change to something. Ex.: anna has lots of wonderful ideas and motivation - she is a breath of fresh air.
[Fig.]
n.
poisonous gas that pollutes the air in coal mines

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