the heavens open
01
used to refer to the time when the sky opens up and it starts raining heavily
Idiom
Informal
例子
We were walking home when the heavens opened, and we got completely drenched.
The forecast did n't mention rain, but suddenly, the heavens opened, catching everyone off guard.
02
used to refer to the time when a situation suddenly improves
例子
After weeks of studying, it was like the heavens opened up when he aced the exam.
When I finally understood the concept, it was like the heavens opened and the solution became clear.
