Under the sun

phrase

Everything in the world, all subjects or topics.

We talked about every topic under the sun.
Visual representation of "under the sun" - Everything in the world, all subjects or topics

Often appears as...

  • every topic under the sun
  • nothing new under the sun

Usage tips

Idiomatic

phrase

Everything in the world, all subjects or topics.

We talked about every topic under the sun.
Visual representation of "under the sun" - Everything in the world, all subjects or topics

Often appears as...

  • every topic under the sun
  • nothing new under the sun

Usage tips

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 1
Visual representation of "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.

Illustration for Idiomatic Usage
There's no cure under the sun for his type of stubbornness.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Emphasizing Abundance

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

Illustration for Emphasizing Abundance
You can find any gadget under the sun at the electronics market.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Colloquial Expressiveness

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

Illustration for Colloquial Expressiveness
We offer every service under the sun to keep our clients happy.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Idiomatic Usage

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

Illustration for Idiomatic Usage
There's no cure under the sun for his type of stubbornness.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Emphasizing Abundance

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

Illustration for Emphasizing Abundance
You can find any gadget under the sun at the electronics market.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Colloquial Expressiveness

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

Illustration for Colloquial Expressiveness
We offer every service under the sun to keep our clients happy.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Idiomatic Usage

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

Illustration for Idiomatic Usage
There's no cure under the sun for his type of stubbornness.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Emphasizing Abundance

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

Illustration for Emphasizing Abundance
You can find any gadget under the sun at the electronics market.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Colloquial Expressiveness

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

Illustration for Colloquial Expressiveness
We offer every service under the sun to keep our clients happy.
Visual representation of the word "Under the sun"

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