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sky

Definition

  • noun: the space over the Earth where the sun, moon, stars, and clouds appear
  • noun: the upper atmosphere or expanse of space that constitutes an apparent great vault or arch over the earth
  • verb: to throw or toss up
  • synonyms: flip, cloud, heave

Examples

  • You can achieve anything if you really want to. 'The sky's the limit'.

  • His plan to reduce the national debt seems like 'pie in the sky'.

  • Voters did not believe his 'pie-in-the-sky' promises.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Except that it is the Resistance that will be terminated. Not Skynet. ASHDOWN: Get the attack on Skynet Central back online. l want our aircraft in the sky immediately. Sir. Sir, we've got a bogey with a very large radar signature... ...closing in on our position. Losenko? (..)
    2009 Terminator Salvation