In/into the stratosphere

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prepositional phrase

At a very high or excessive level.

During the holiday season, the prices for flight tickets shoot into the stratosphere.
Visual representation of "in/into the stratosphere" - At a very high or excessive level

Often appears as...

  • prices shoot into the stratosphere
  • popularity soared into the stratosphere

Usage tips

Idiomatic

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Exaggeration Tool

Use it to emphasize something extreme or excessive, often more figurative than literal.

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His reputation went into the stratosphere after the movie.
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Achievement Marker

Marks a significant or sudden increase in status, quality, or amount.

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The app's downloads have shot into the stratosphere overnight.
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Not Literal

It’s not about physical height but about reaching a high level in non-physical spaces like success.

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Her streaming numbers are in the stratosphere.
Visual representation of the word "In/into the stratosphere"

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