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The shot heard around the world

Idiom History

Meaning

An event with worldwide significance or impact.

Example Sentences

"The invention of the internet was the shot heard around the world in communication."

Related Expressions

break into a market

to successfully enter a new market or industry

at war with oneself

to be conflicted or struggling internally

castles in the air

dreams or plans that are impossible or unrealistic

keep your fingers crossed

to hope for good luck

have steam coming out of your ears

to be visibly very angry

wield power

to have and use power or influence effectively