stars align
Meaning: Circumstances or events combine in a fortunate way, often unexpectedly or after a long period.
Language: English
Literally: (Already vivid in English)
Category: Nature
Origin: Draws on the astrological belief that planetary and stellar positions govern earthly fortune; alignment of stars suggests rare, favorable cosmic conditions.
More idioms — Nature
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- stumbling block — An obstacle or barrier that impedes progress or causes difficulty.
- réduire la voilure — To cut back on spending, resources, or ambitions.
- faire florès — To achieve success and build a reputation.
- fuir comme la peste — To avoid something or someone as much as possible.
More English idioms
- put the pedal to the metal — To accelerate a vehicle to maximum speed, or more figuratively, to exert maximum effort.
- donkey's ears — A very long time; ages.
- soft underbelly — A point of vulnerability or weakness in something otherwise strong or well-defended.
- long fuse — A personality trait of being slow to anger; patience before losing one's temper.
- long pork — Human flesh, especially as food.
- bow out — To resign or withdraw from a situation while preserving one's dignity and reputation.