blessed event
the birth of a child.
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How to use blessed event in a sentence
I think I committed every possible absurdity, in the way of preparation for this blessed event.
The Personal History of David Copperfield | Charles DickensI think I committed every possible absurdity in the way of preparation for this blessed event.
David Copperfield | Charles DickensBefore the blessed event, Laurent went to Jarth Rolan with a complaint.
The Ethical Way | Joseph FarrellThe history-making blessed event was an honor and an onus to Captain Spooner and his young wife.
The Test Colony | Winston Marks
Other Idioms and Phrases with blessed event
The birth of a baby, as in When is the blessed event expected? This expression combines two senses of blessed, that is, “happy” and “sacred.” Today, however, unless used ironically, it is considered cloyingly sentimental. [1920s]
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