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manna from heaven

/ˈmænə frəm ˈhɛvən/

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/ˈmænə frəm ˈhɛvən/C1formal
  • ruНеожиданный, желанный и часто крайне необходимый дар или благо, которое приходит в идеальное время, часто в трудной ситуации. Фраза происходит из библейской истории о манне, посланной израильтянам в пустыне.

An unexpected, welcome, and often much-needed gift or benefit that arrives at a perfect time, often in a difficult situation. The phrase originates from the biblical story of manna provided to the Israelites in the desert.

  1. Unexpected benefitB2informal

    Something beneficial that appears unexpectedly, providing great relief or help.

    ruНеожиданная помощь

    • The scholarship was manna from heaven for the struggling student.
    • The sudden rain was manna from heaven for the drought-stricken farmers.
    • Finding that lost wallet was manna from heaven for him.