IdiomFood & DrinkPolish

manna z nieba

Meaning: An unexpected blessing or fortunate arrival of something greatly needed.

Literally: Manna from heaven

Example: “Ta premia to była manna z nieba przed świętami.” — That bonus was manna from heaven before the holidays.

English equivalent: Manna from heaven

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Origin: From the Bible (Exodus 16): in the desert the Israelites were fed with manna, a food that fell from heaven every morning. Manna z nieba is any unexpected godsend, as in English "manna from heaven."

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