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Under the sun

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Idiomatic Usage

The phrase is often used as an idiom, not literally referring to things below the sky.

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There's no cure under the sun for his type of stubbornness.
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Emphasizing Abundance

Use it to emphasize a very wide range or large number of items, topics, or possibilities.

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You can find any gadget under the sun at the electronics market.
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Colloquial Expressiveness

It adds color to speech, making it more vivid and expressive than simply saying 'everything'.

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We offer every service under the sun to keep our clients happy.
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