Phrase guide

from someone's mouth to God's ears

phrase · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Meaning 1

Synonym of God willing: may what someone just said be (or be as if) a prayer to God; may the Lord hear our prayer.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Person A: That guy might get his comeuppance someday. Person B: From your mouth to God's ears.
  • Kid: My friend Ellie said that this weather won't last. Mom: From her mouth to God's ears.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: God willing

Antonyms: none provided

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