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Region: US | Usage example: The bonus felt like pennies from heaven this quarter.

Pennies from heaven

Meaning

Unexpected good luck or income.

Usage

Used when small windfalls or surprises lift morale.

Origin & History

Origin notes can vary by region and source; this page gives the commonly reported explanation and usage context.

Rainburst imagery of pennies falling from the sky as blessings.

Songs and sermons in the 20th century developed the phrase.

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