under heaven

 [hev-uhn]  

heav·en

   [hev-uhn]
noun
1.
the abode of God, the angels, and the spirits of the righteous after death; the place or state of existence of the blessed after the mortal life.
2.
(initial capital letter) Often, Heavens. the celestial powers; God.
3.
a metonym for God (used in expressions of emphasis, surprise, etc.): For heaven's sake!
4.
heavens,
a.
(used interjectionally to express emphasis, surprise, etc.): Heavens, what a cold room!
b.
(used with a singular verb) a wooden roof or canopy over the outer stage of an Elizabethan theater.
5.
Usually, heavens. the sky, firmament, or expanse of space surrounding the earth.
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6.
a place or state of supreme happiness: She made his life a heaven on earth.
COLLAPSE
Idiom
7.
move heaven and earth, to do one's utmost to effect an end; make a supreme effort: She promised to move heaven and earth to be there for our wedding anniversary.

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Origin:
before 900; Middle English heven, Old English heofon; cognate with Middle Low German heven; akin to Old Norse himinn, Gothic himins, German Himmel

Related forms
heav·en·less, adjective
un·der·heav·en, noun
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