aspettare la manna dal cielo

Italian

Etymology

Literally, “to wait for the manna from heaven.” Compare Polish manna z nieba.

Verb

aspettare la manna dal cielo

  1. to wait passively for unexpected help, often unrealistically expecting good fortune without making any effort; to sit on one's hands; to wait for a miracle
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