| Phrase/Idiom | air quotes |
|---|---|
| Definition | This idiom refers to a gesture with raised pairs of fingers, when making a statement, to simulate quotation marks. It indicates that what is being said is ironic or otherwise not to be taken verbatim. |
| Example | Haven’t you noticed? There was an air quote! |
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