久旱逢甘雨
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timely relief in a difficult time
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Idiom惯用语 · In everyday use
- Literally
- after a long drought, meeting sweet rain
- Meaning
- Timely relief in a difficult time. Often listed as one of life's great joys; compare 'a godsend'.
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