over the horizon

[user_gary]

I could perceive the ship coming over the horizon.


Please explain the emboldened parts to me.

[colloquium]

Originally Posted by user_gary

I could perceive the ship coming over the horizon.


Please explain the emboldened parts to me.

Over the horizon = from beyond the horizion.

The horzion (line) can be considered (our perception of) the curve of the earth - where the land or water is no longer visible due to the earth curving out of view. When the ship draws closer it moves over the curve - over the horizon.

however this is just my interpretation of the phrase. Someone else may be able to offer a better meaning.

I am not a teacher.