heaven and earth; world; situation
Meanings
3 senses · 9 examplesnoun
heaven and earth; the universe; sky and land
Refers to the physical world or cosmos.
The sound of the cannon shook heaven and earth.
He saw the vast expanse where sky meets land for the first time.
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In the vast universe, humans are so insignificant.
noun
world; realm; sphere of activity
Used metaphorically to refer to a field, world, or domain where people live, work, or engage in activities.
For him, the internet is a brand new world.
The young people here want to go out and carve out their own world.
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It's a world apart, not of this mortal realm.
noun
predicament; plight; awkward situation
dialectRefers to a difficult or particular state one finds oneself in, often through a mistake or misfortune. This sense is marked as dialectal in the source.
Unexpectedly, taking one wrong step landed me in such a predicament.
He's now in a situation where he's penniless, all because of gambling.
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How did you get yourself into such a mess?