Manna from Heaven

created by Tem42
(idea) by Tem42 (8.1 hr) (print)   (I like it!) Mon Jun 04 2001 at 4:29:19

An expression meaning an unexpected gift, often a valuable or desperately needed one. It comes from the Bible (Exodus), in which God sends down manna to feed the Israelites.

Be warned, it is sometimes used sarcastically.

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