Let/make the welkin ring

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To create a loud noise or cause a great uproar.

The band played so loudly, they certainly let the welkin ring.
Visual representation of "let/make the welkin ring" - To create a loud noise or cause a great uproar

Often appears as...

  • heaven's welkin ring
  • let the welkin ring with joy

Usage tips

Informal

Idiomatic

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Historical Usage

Originally, 'welkin' referred to the sky or heavens, so the phrase has a poetic background.

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When the townsfolk celebrated, they really made the welkin ring.
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Archaic Context

The phrase is old-fashioned and rarely used today, but can add flavor to historical or fantasy contexts.

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The knights' victory cry was so intense it made the welkin ring.
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Literary Allusion

It's often found in literature and may signify a connection to classical texts or Shakespearean language.

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As we read in class, 'let the welkin ring' gives a Shakespearean vibe to the story.
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