gift from above
Heaven-sent good fortune
A gift from above is something wonderful received as if by divine providence or extraordinary luck—a blessing.
The phrase frames good fortune as heaven-sent: After years of trying, their baby felt like a gift from above.
Often used for unexpected kindnesses, talents, or fortunate circumstances that seem too good to be coincidental.
- windfallUnanticipated lucky gain
- stroke of luckFortunate unexpected occurrence
- serendipityAccidental fortunate discovery
- blessingPrayer seeking divine favor
- answered prayerSupplication that succeeded
miracle · fertile soil · providence · act of God · boon · shooting star · grace · aurora borealis · fortuity · divine favor · guardian angel · bountiful harvest · godsend · healing waters · rainbow · sunrise · manna · pennies from heaven
gift from abovecurse
Invoked harm through words
devil's bargain · divine retribution · scourge · damnation · bane
gift from abovejust punishment
Fitting penalty for wrongdoing
just deserts · comeuppance · reaping what one sows · divine retribution · poetic justice
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