the heavens open (up)

idiom

: it begins to rain
The heavens opened (up) and the rain poured down.

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The Boat Tail is a four-seat convertible with an emergency tonneau, just in case the heavens open. Jeremy Taylor, Robb Report, 27 May 2021

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“The heavens open (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20heavens%20open%20%28up%29. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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