Usages of грянуть
Не успели мы выйти за порог, как грянул ливень.
We had no sooner stepped over the threshold than a downpour struck.
Не успели мы начать пикник, как грянул гром.
We had no sooner started the picnic than thunder struck.
Не успели мы увидеть молнию, как грянул гром.
We had no sooner seen the lightning than thunder struck.
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