Made in heaven

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phrase

Something ideal, perfect, or well suited together.

Their partnership was a match made in heaven.
Visual representation of "made in heaven" - something ideal, perfect, or well suited together

Often appears as...

  • match made in heaven
  • union made in heaven

Usage tips

Idiomatic

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Positive Connotation

The phrase often implies a natural, effortless, and ultimate compatibility without any negativity.

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Joe and Anna are always in sync. They're a match made in heaven.
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Not Literal

It's not about real heaven. It expresses a high degree of suitability metaphorically.

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Finding a job that combines both my love for art and science feels like it was made in heaven.
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Idiomatic Usage

Use in idiomatic situations for couples, partnerships, or combinations that seem perfect.

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An old book and a cup of tea on a rainy day – that's a pair made in heaven.
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