crack of doom
The phrase "crack of doom" typically refers to a loud and ominous sound that signals the end of the world or some catastrophic event. It originates from Shakespeare's play Macbeth, where it describes the moment of judgement and finality when the universe seems to split apart. It signifies a dramatic and final moment of reckoning or impending disaster.
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