The athlete set a new world record today.
world record
idiomAny characteristic or accomplishment that exceeds all other instances of that characteristic or accomplishment.
She trained for years to break the world record in the marathon.
After decades of failed attempts, the climber finally reached the summit, establishing a new world record for the fastest ascent.
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all over the world
throughout the world, everywhere, worldwide, globally.
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broken record
Someone or something that constantly repeats itself, causing annoyance.
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come into the world
To be born.
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coming into the world
The act of being born; a birth.
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dead to the world
Sound asleep.
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edge of the world
A very remote place.
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end of the world
Any change that seems catastrophic or devastating.
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for all the world to see
in plain view; clearly visible