The air is on the ground

exp.

Heard in Offaly

Describes humid, muggy weather so close and airless one feels it pressing down.

In use

It's fierce close dis evenin', isn't it?" "Aye, the air is on the ground alright!

Posh English

It is oppressively humid this evening, is it not? Indeed, the atmosphere feels remarkably heavy upon the ground.

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