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(a) heaven on earth

noun phrase

Definition of (a) heaven on earth

: a very pleasant or enjoyable place or situation
  • We spent our vacation in a real heaven on earth.
  • The time we spent together was heaven on earth.

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heaven play

  1. : the expanse of space that seems to be over the earth like a dome : firmament

  2. : the dwelling place of the Deity and the blessed dead

  3. : a spiritual state of everlasting communion with God

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earth play

  1. : the fragmental material composing part of the surface of the globe

  2. : the sphere of mortal life as distinguished from spheres of spirit life — compare heaven, hell

  3. : areas of land as distinguished from sea and air

  1. : to drive to hiding in the earth

  2. : to draw soil about (plants)

  3. : ground

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