crack of doom

noun

Etymology

Referring to a loud noise, as in “crack of thunder”, suggested in Revelation 6:1 and 8:5.

Definitions

  1. The signal for the final dissolution of all things by God

    The signal for the final dissolution of all things by God; the last trump; the end of the world.

    • Why do you ſhew me this?—A fourth? Start eyes! / What will the Line ſtretch out to th' cracke of Doome?
    • `[B]ut I knew you'd lie till the crack of doom unless I found you out openly.'

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