manna from heaven

Example Sentences

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The 1980s reforms were like manna from heaven for him.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2025

But as a person who enjoys marveling at the incredible weirdos who get elected in this country, I have to admit that the George Santos saga was like manna from heaven.

From Slate • Nov. 16, 2023

The story of manna from heaven may have originated from honeydew excreted by sap-sucking insects, Raupp said.

From Washington Post • Aug. 12, 2022

The biblical manna from heaven was a lichen.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 22, 2021

He flung himself up and down the aisles, receiving the journals as if they were manna from heaven.

From "Walk Two Moons" by Sharon Creech