50 Idioms for Sky with Meanings & Sentences
Idioms for Sky
1. Under the same sky
Meaning: People living in different places but under the same overarching conditions or circumstances.
In a Sentence: Although we live miles apart, we are under the same sky, facing similar challenges.
Other Ways to Say: In the same boat, Facing the same sky
2. Cloud nine
Meaning: Extremely happy or joyful.
In a Sentence: Winning the championship put Sarah on cloud nine.
Other Ways to Say: On top of the world, Ecstatic
3. Sky’s the limit
Meaning: There is no limit to what someone can achieve.
In a Sentence: With your talent, the sky’s the limit.
Other Ways to Say: Endless possibilities, No boundaries
4. Reach for the sky
Meaning: Aim for something very ambitious.
In a Sentence: Don’t settle for less—reach for the sky!
Other Ways to Say: Aim high, Dream big
5. Pie in the sky
Meaning: Something unrealistic or unlikely to happen.
In a Sentence: His plan to become a millionaire overnight is just pie in the sky.
Other Ways to Say: Far-fetched, Unrealistic goal
6. Head in the clouds
Meaning: Being unrealistic or lost in dreams.
In a Sentence: She always has her head in the clouds during meetings.
Other Ways to Say: Dreamy, Out of touch
7. Blue-sky thinking
Meaning: Creative and unrestricted thinking.
In a Sentence: Let’s do some blue-sky thinking and see what ideas come up.
Other Ways to Say: Imaginative, Innovative thinking
8. Castles in the sky
Meaning: Unrealistic or impractical dreams.
In a Sentence: He’s building castles in the sky with no plan to act on them.
Other Ways to Say: Daydreams, Unrealistic goals
9. Vanish into thin air
Meaning: To disappear suddenly and mysteriously.
In a Sentence: The plane seemed to vanish into thin air.
Other Ways to Say: Disappear suddenly, Gone without a trace
10. Out of the blue
Meaning: Something happening unexpectedly.
In a Sentence: She called me out of the blue after five years.
Other Ways to Say: Unexpectedly, All of a sudden
11. Once in a blue moon
Meaning: Something that happens very rarely.
In a Sentence: I go out with friends once in a blue moon.
Other Ways to Say: Rarely, Almost never
12. Over the moon
Meaning: Extremely happy.
In a Sentence: He was over the moon after hearing the good news.
Other Ways to Say: Joyful, On cloud nine
13. Under a dark cloud
Meaning: Being in a bad or suspicious situation.
In a Sentence: He left the company under a dark cloud.
Other Ways to Say: In disgrace, In trouble
14. Chasing rainbows
Meaning: Trying to achieve something unrealistic.
In a Sentence: She’s just chasing rainbows with that career path.
Other Ways to Say: Unrealistic dreams, Impossible goals
15. Sky-high
Meaning: Extremely high in amount or level.
In a Sentence: The prices are sky-high this season.
Other Ways to Say: Soaring, Excessive
16. Build castles in the air
Meaning: Make unreal or impractical plans.
In a Sentence: He’s always building castles in the air without action.
Other Ways to Say: Dream big, Fantasize
17. The heavens opened
Meaning: It began to rain heavily.
In a Sentence: Just as we arrived, the heavens opened.
Other Ways to Say: Heavy rain, Downpour
18. Skyrocket
Meaning: To increase rapidly.
In a Sentence: Gas prices skyrocketed overnight.
Other Ways to Say: Shoot up, Rise quickly
19. Living under a cloud
Meaning: Living with a bad reputation or sadness.
In a Sentence: Since the scandal, he’s been living under a cloud.
Other Ways to Say: In disgrace, Depressed
20. Thank your lucky stars
Meaning: Feel grateful for good fortune.
In a Sentence: You should thank your lucky stars no one was hurt.
Other Ways to Say: Feel lucky, Be thankful
21. Starry-eyed
Meaning: Naively optimistic or dreamy.
In a Sentence: She’s too starry-eyed about the business world.
Other Ways to Say: Idealistic, Dreamy
22. Blow away
Meaning: To amaze or impress someone.
In a Sentence: His speech blew the audience away.
Other Ways to Say: Astound, Impress
23. Like lightning from the sky
Meaning: A sudden, shocking event.
In a Sentence: His decision came like lightning from the sky.
Other Ways to Say: Out of nowhere, Sudden
24. Lost in the clouds
Meaning: Deep in thought or disconnected.
In a Sentence: He was lost in the clouds during the meeting.
Other Ways to Say: Distracted, Zoned out
25. Celestial moment
Meaning: A beautiful or magical experience.
In a Sentence: Watching the eclipse was a celestial moment.
Other Ways to Say: Heavenly, Magical
26. Skyscraper dreams
Meaning: Extremely ambitious plans.
In a Sentence: He has skyscraper dreams of owning a tech empire.
Other Ways to Say: Big goals, Grand ambitions
27. Between heaven and earth
Meaning: A mysterious or unclear situation.
In a Sentence: His thoughts seemed to float between heaven and earth.
Other Ways to Say: In limbo, Uncertain
28. Soar to new heights
Meaning: Achieve great success.
In a Sentence: Her business soared to new heights in just one year.
Other Ways to Say: Achieve more, Rise up
29. Floating on air
Meaning: Feeling very happy.
In a Sentence: He was floating on air after his wedding.
Other Ways to Say: Overjoyed, Euphoric
30. Cast your eyes to the sky
Meaning: Look up with hope or wonder.
In a Sentence: We cast our eyes to the sky, waiting for fireworks.
Other Ways to Say: Gaze upward, Look with hope
31. Hang in the air
Meaning: Something unresolved or uncertain.
In a Sentence: The decision was still hanging in the air.
Other Ways to Say: Unsettled, Undecided
32. Star in your eyes
Meaning: Having dreams of fame or success.
In a Sentence: He came to Hollywood with stars in his eyes.
Other Ways to Say: Dream big, Hopeful
33. Heaven-sent
Meaning: Perfectly timed or exactly what was needed.
In a Sentence: Her help was heaven-sent during the crisis.
Other Ways to Say: Timely, Blessing
34. Under starry skies
Meaning: Referring to nighttime beauty or calm.
In a Sentence: We camped under starry skies and shared stories.
Other Ways to Say: Night under stars, Peaceful night
35. Up in the air
Meaning: Uncertain or undecided
In a Sentence: Our travel plans are still up in the air.
Other Ways to Say: Not final, Still unknown
36. Reach for the stars
Meaning: Try to achieve great things
In a Sentence: Always reach for the stars and believe in yourself.
Other Ways to Say: Dream big, Aim high
37. Sky full of promise
Meaning: Future looks bright and hopeful.
In a Sentence: The sky full of promise gave her courage.
Other Ways to Say: Hopeful future, Bright prospects
38. Clouds on the horizon
Meaning: Trouble might be coming
In a Sentence: There are clouds on the horizon for the economy.
Other Ways to Say: Danger ahead, Possible problem
39. Under open skies
Meaning: Out in nature or free
In a Sentence: They spent the evening under open skies and stars.
Other Ways to Say: Outdoors, Natural setting
40. Over the horizon
Meaning: Something coming soon or just beyond reach
In a Sentence: Big changes are just over the horizon.
Other Ways to Say: Approaching, Coming soon
41. Aim for the sky
Meaning: Set high goals
In a Sentence: Don’t settle for less—aim for the sky.
Other Ways to Say: Dream big, Set high standards
42. Painted in the sky
Meaning: Describing something beautifully natural
In a Sentence: The sunset looked like it was painted in the sky.
Other Ways to Say: Artistic, Vividly colored
43. Sky-colored dreams
Meaning: Soft, idealistic hopes or visions
In a Sentence: She had sky-colored dreams of peace and unity.
Other Ways to Say: Gentle dreams, Hopeful wishes
44. Storm brewing in the sky
Meaning: A sign that trouble is coming
In a Sentence: The tension was like a storm brewing in the sky.
Other Ways to Say: Building tension, Growing conflict
45. Up like a rocket
Meaning: Rise or grow very fast
In a Sentence: His business went up like a rocket.
Other Ways to Say: Rapid rise, Fast success
46. Dancing in the sky
Meaning: A peaceful or heavenly image
In a Sentence: The auroras looked like they were dancing in the sky.
Other Ways to Say: Beautiful view, Sky magic
47. Brighter than the sky
Meaning: Extremely radiant or full of energy
In a Sentence: Her smile was brighter than the sky.
Other Ways to Say: Radiant, Glowing
48. Sky of emotions
Meaning: Intense or varied emotional experience
In a Sentence: His heart was a sky of emotions after the loss.
Other Ways to Say: Full of feelings, Emotionally turbulent
49. Stormy skies ahead
Meaning: Difficult times are coming
In a Sentence: With the changes in leadership, there are stormy skies ahead.
Other Ways to Say: Tough times coming, Trouble expected
50. In the sky of your mind
Meaning: Refers to imagination or visualization
In a Sentence: Picture success in the sky of your mind.
Other Ways to Say: Visualize, Envision
