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General Slang
the mountain is out
thuh MOWN-tin iz OWT · phrase · informal
PNW way to say it's clear enough to see Mount Rainier.
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Said on a rare clear day when Mount Rainier (or another peak) is visible from the city, usually with delight after a long gray spell.
“Grab your camera, the mountain is out today!”
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the mountain is out In A Sentence
Grab your camera, the mountain is out today!
Origin & Usage
Pacific Northwest expression, especially around Seattle and Mount Rainier.
People Also Ask
What does 'the mountain is out' mean?
In the Pacific Northwest it means the sky is clear enough to see Mount Rainier, a treat after long stretches of gray, cloudy weather.
Which mountain is 'the mountain'?
Around Seattle it usually refers to Mount Rainier, though the phrase can apply to whichever major peak dominates the local skyline.
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