Word: Manna from Heaven
Definition: "Manna from heaven" is a phrase used to describe something that comes unexpectedly and is very helpful or beneficial. It often refers to a sudden opportunity that brings good fortune, especially when someone is in need.
Usage Instructions: - Use this phrase when you want to express that something good has happened unexpectedly or when someone receives help or support at just the right moment. - It can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
Examples: 1. "When I found that extra money in my old coat pocket, it felt like manna from heaven!" 2. "The job offer came at a time when I was struggling, and it was truly manna from heaven."
Advanced Usage: In more advanced contexts, "manna from heaven" can be used to describe unexpected benefits in various fields, such as business or personal life. For example: - "The government’s stimulus package was manna from heaven for many struggling small businesses during the pandemic."
Word Variants: - There are no direct variants of the phrase, but you can use it in different tenses or forms: "It was manna from heaven," "I hope for manna from heaven," etc.
Different Meanings: - The phrase originates from the Bible, where "manna" refers to the miraculous food that God provided to the Israelites during their journey in the desert. This biblical reference adds a spiritual or divine connotation to the phrase.
Synonyms: - Windfall - Blessing - Bonanza - Stroke of luck
Idioms Related: - "A blessing in disguise" - something that seems bad at first but results in something good. - "A gift from the gods" - an unexpected and fortunate event.
Phrasal Verbs: The phrase itself is not used with phrasal verbs, but you can combine it with verbs for different meanings, such as: - "To see manna from heaven" - to recognize good fortune when it comes.