to the skies Definition

sky
noun skies

1. The apparent dome of space in which the Sun, Moon and stars can be seen.

Thesaurus: air, atmosphere, azure, heavens, firmament, empyrean.
2. The heavens.

Form: skies
3. The appearance of this area as a reflection of weather.

Example: dismal skies
Form: skies (often)
4. The maximum limit or aim.

Example: Aim for the sky
5. The upper rows of pictures in a gallery.
6. Sky-blue.

verb skies, skied, skying

1. cricket.
To mishit (a ball) high into the air.
2. rowing.
To raise (the oar) too high.

Idiom: the sky's the limit

There is no upper limit, eg to the amount of money that may be spent, or achievements to be made.

Idiom: to the skies

In a lavish or extremely enthusiastic manner.
Example: He praised him to the skies

Etymology: 13c: Norse, meaning ‘cloud'.