Under the sun Meaning in English
expression
ˈəndɝ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈsən
UN-der thuh SUN
ˈʌndɐ/ /ðə, ði/ /sˈʌn
UN-duh thuh SUN
Definition
Used to mean 'in the whole world' or 'anywhere that exists'; everything that exists or is possible.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used for emphasis in informal/formal contexts: 'nothing new under the sun,' 'every job under the sun.' Indicates total inclusion of many things, often for exaggeration. Rarely meant literally.
Spanish: en el mundo - bajo el solPortuguese (BR): no mundo - sob o solPortuguese (PT): no mundo - sob o solChinese (Simplified): 世上 - 天下Chinese (Traditional): 世上 - 天下Hindi: दुनिया मेंArabic: في العالم - تحت الشمسBengali: পৃথিবীতে - দুনিয়াতে (সবকিছু/সব জায়গা বোঝাতে)Russian: на свете - на земле (всё, что существует)Japanese: 世の中に - 世界中に (あらゆる)Vietnamese: trên đời - trên thế giới (mọi thứ)Korean: 세상에 - 온 세상에Turkish: dünyada - yeryüzünde (her şey/her yerde için)Urdu: دنیا میں - پوری دنیا میں (ہر چیز/ہر جگہ)Indonesian: di dunia ini - di muka bumi
Example Sentences
There are many different languages under the sun.
basic
She has tried every diet under the sun.
basic
Is there anything new under the sun?
basic
I've met every kind of person under the sun at my new job.
natural
People have invented gadgets for every purpose under the sun.
natural
He blames everything under the sun for his mistakes.
natural