man upstairs

Example Sentences

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“I love me, I really love me. I have so few people to thank. Myself and of course the big man upstairs, which is what I call my brain tumor,” he said.

From Salon • Jan. 25, 2026

Before things started to click for Taraji P. Henson, she sought career counseling from the man upstairs.

From New York Times • Jan. 5, 2024

"Your prayers were heard and the big man upstairs pulled through. My family, you guys have been the best," he added as people clapped their hands and cheered.

From Fox News • Nov. 19, 2021

“Look, as long as these legs are moving man, as long as my faith is with the man upstairs, which is very strong, I’m gonna be out there,” Adams said.

From Washington Times • Jan. 6, 2021

It was a bedroom, and the other crazy old man upstairs sat at the far end of the room, in the near darkness, bundled up in his coat and hat.

From "Coraline" by Neil Gaiman