walking on air

phrase

: feeling very happy
After he won the election, he was walking on air.

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Foam cushioning within the shoes makes each step feel like walking on air while evenly distributing your body weight for enhanced comfort. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 30 Aug. 2025 These sandals hug your feet and are truly like walking on air. Rebecca Deurlein, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025 Ugg fans will find an excellent alternative in the Project Cloud Genuine Suede Ankle Boots, which are 45 percent off and will make every step feel like walking on air. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2024 These boots, on the other hand, feel like walking on air, and the deep lugs in the soles provide great traction on the trails. Cassandra Brooklyn, Travel + Leisure, 1 Oct. 2024 After defeating Daniil Medvedev at Melbourne in January, the 22-year-old has been walking on air, fueled by that magic dust of Grand Slam status. Tim Ellis, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2024 These pointed mules are like walking on air but a nice update to your day-to-day wardrobe because of the glitzy gold. Town & Country, 13 Apr. 2023

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“Walking on air.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/walking%20on%20air. Accessed 26 Jul. 2026.

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