God's gift to something

God's gift to (something)

A person who embodies the highest level of achievement in a particular area (which is stated after "to"). Almost exclusively used ironically or derisively. You walk around like you're God's gift to women, but when's the last time you actually had a date? He may think that he's God's gift to painting, but critics have found his work to be very derivative. Jonathan has such an inflated ego, like he's God's gift to man or something.

See also: gift, to

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God's gift to something

If someone is God's gift to something, they are extremely skilled at it. This man is God's gift to ballet. She clearly thinks she's God's gift to broadcasting.

See also: gift, something, to

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