the/an answer to (one's) prayer(s)

the/an answer to (one's) prayer(s)

The perfect solution to a desperate need. Can be used literally (when one has actually prayed) or in a more figurative sense. I really believed this job was the answer to my prayer for a better life. This grant is an answer to our prayers. The center can stay open now!

See also: answer, to

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the ˌanswer to somebody’s ˈprayers

a thing or a person that somebody has waited for or wanted for a long time: If you’ve been looking for a good quality fleece at a reasonable price, this one could be the answer to your prayers.

See also: answer, prayer, to

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