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Definition
To pierce the clouds; used to describe a very tall mountain or building.
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How it's used
This idiom is primarily used in descriptive or literary contexts to emphasize extreme height. While it can apply to modern skyscrapers, it is most frequently associated with grand, natural landscapes like mountain peaks. Using it for everyday objects or moderately tall structures will sound overly dramatic or ironic.
Examples
That mountain goes through the clouds, it looks so magnificent.
This building reaches into the clouds, it is really tall.
Related words
Common phrases
a high mountain reaching into the clouds
a skyscraper reaching into the clouds
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