Let/make the welkin ring In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "let/make the welkin ring", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

Eudora Thao

2020-12-31 12:12

Meaning of Let/make the welkin ring

Synonyms:

make the rounds

Let/make the welkin ring American literary Verb + object/complement

'Welkin' is an antiquated or literary word for the clouds or the heavens, used as part of this phrase only in contemporary English.

To describe the explosion of sound that is reverberating.or to make a very loud noise

David created the welkin ring with their cries at the answer of the old man.

The welkin ring was made by protesters on the street.

To celebrate or enjoy

The team made the welkin ring as they won the final round of the match.

Other phrases about:

Stick it in Your Ear

Shut up

Grammar and Usage of Let/make the welkin ring

Verb Forms

made the welkin ring
makes the welkin ring
making the welkin ring

The verb "let/make" should be conjugated according to its tense.

Origin of Let/make the welkin ring

"Since at least the 12th century, this heavenly word has been used in English to refer to the vault of the sky, and it derives from an earlier Old English word meaning "cloud." Welkin is still flying high in current English, and it is often associated with the verb 'ring' to indicate a loud noise or an exuberant expression of emotion.