manna from heaven

Example Sentences

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"I can think of three people specifically at this moment in time who it will be manna from heaven to get their debts cleared without having to find the £90 fee."

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2024

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

Loading up on free wood was like gathering manna from heaven, and how could a person be completely cynical about that?

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols