IdiomNature
English
Englishthe four corners of the earth
Meaning: Every part of the world.
Example: “Pilgrims came from the four corners of the earth.”
Origin: From the Bible: Isaiah 11:12 and Revelation 7:1 speak of the four corners of the earth, meaning the four directions.
Equivalents in other languages
French: Aux quatre coins de Literally: At the four corners of
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