Religious Origin Metaphors 401 God
Hand of God. God of Cricket, God’s gift to Mankind, God Forsaken, Man Proposes God Disposes, God helps those who help themselves, God works in mysterious ways, Put the fear of God into someone,...
Category: Religious Language & Phrases
Explore the meaning, origins, and cultural impact of phrases with religious roots — such as “Devil’s advocate,” “Act of God,” “Greek god,” and “Better the devil you know” — that appear in everyday language, media, and modern conversation.
Religious Origin Metaphors 301 God
Nectar of the Gods, Act of God , Greek God, God’s Country, Godspeed, Fit for the Gods, Alpha and Omega, Act of God (Force Majeure), Taking God’s name in Vain, As God is my...
Religious Origin Metaphors 101 Devil
Devil’s Advocate, Devil Incarnate, Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea, Better the Devil you know, Devil-may-care, Daredevil, Making a Deal with the Devil, Devil to Pay, Selling Your Soul to the Devil,...
Religious Origin Metaphors 201 Angel Heaven
Angel Investor, Angel in Disguise, Deals made in Hell aren’t witnessed by Angels, Fools Rush in where Angels fear to Tread, Fallen Angel, Halo Effect, Get it’s Wings, Angel of Death, Seventh Heaven, Nirvana,...