aus der Luft
Translation
out of thin air, from nowhere, unfounded, made up
Examples
Diese Behauptung ist aus der Luft gegriffen.
This claim is completely unfounded.
Grammar Patterns
sth. is ((aus der Luft gegriffen)) sth. is unfounded/made up Diese Behauptung ist aus der Luft gegriffen.
Similar Words
Synonyms: aus dem Nichts (out of nothing), grundlos (baseless)
Etymology
Literally 'out of the air'. It implies something appearing without a visible source, as if it materialized from the air itself.
Memory Tips
Picture someone grabbing an idea or a story directly from the empty air in front of them.