Pronunciation: [wɒst ðə həɹˈa͡ɪzən] (IPA) 
The correct spelling of the phrase "past the horizon" is often mistakenly written as "wast the horizon". This error could be due to an incorrect understanding of the past tense of the word "be" in Old and Middle English, which can be spelled as "wast." In Modern English, however, the standard spelling is "was." The phonetic transcription of "past the horizon" would be /pæst ðə haɪˈrɪzən/.
"Waste the horizon" is a phrase that does not possess a conventional dictionary definition. It seems to be a combination of words used metaphorically, connecting the notions of "waste" and "horizon" to convey a symbolic meaning.
The term "waste" generally refers to a desolate or uninhabited area, characterized by barrenness, emptiness, or destruction. It implies a lack of purposeful use or neglect, suggesting a state of disrepair or abandonment. "Horizon," on the other hand, pertains to the line where the earth's surface and the sky appear to meet, symbolizing the limit of one's perception or knowledge.
When the phrase "waste the horizon" is used, it could imply a sense of depleting or diminishing the potential or possibilities of the future or a particular situation. Metaphorically, it may suggest the act of neglecting opportunities or squandering resources, resulting in the loss of potential outcomes or limiting one's vision of what lies ahead.
This phrase could also depict a desolate or desecrated landscape that stretches to the horizon, connoting environmental destruction or devastation caused by human activities. In this context, "wasting the horizon" might symbolize the detrimental effects of human actions on nature, eroding the beauty and vitality of landscapes, and potentially eradicating the symbiotic relationship between humans and their surroundings.
