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This episode was published on Friday, February 4, 2022.
The phrase we're looking at now is ‘manna from heaven.’
Manna was an edible substance God provided to the Israelites in the desert. Today manna from heaven means an unexpected windfall or benefit.
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Below are four terms from today’s episode that may have been new for you.
Every cloud has a silver lining: There's always some advantage in a bad situation. Every cloud has a silver lining is a phrase to use when you want to think positively. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/EveryCloudSilverLining
Jump ship: When someone quits their job without permission or giving notice, it's known as jumping ship. You don't have to get wet to jump ship. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/JumpShip
The grass is always greener on the other side: The grass is always greener on the other side is a proverb commenting on human desire. We always want what others have, but we don't. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TheGrassIsAlwaysGreener
When life gives you lemons; make lemonade: When life gives you lemons, make lemonade means to always look on the bright side. Use what life gives you to your advantage. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/WhenLifeGivesYouLemonsMakeLemonade
