manna from heaven

Related to word: manna

Idiom

Definition

  1. An unexpected and welcome source of help or benefit, especially when it is urgently needed.

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    • When they were on the verge of bankruptcy, they received an unexpected donation; it was like manna from heaven.

      當他們瀕臨破產時,收到了一筆意外的捐款;這簡直是從天而降的甘露。

    • Our team got a star player joining in just a few minutes before the game, it was like manna from heaven for us.

      我們的隊伍在比賽前幾分鐘得到了一位明星球員的加入,這對我們來說簡直是從天而降的甘露。

    • When I was desperately looking for a parking space, someone suddenly drove off; it was truly manna from heaven for me.

      當我絕望地尋找停車位時,有人突然開走了;這對我來說真是從天而降的甘露。