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minor miracle

idiom
Meaning

An improbable, unexpected, or surprising achievement or other occurrence that is fortunate and agreeable.


Examples
SIMPLE

Finding my lost keys was a minor miracle.

CONTEXTUAL

It was a minor miracle that we arrived at the airport on time despite the heavy traffic.

COMPLEX

Given the severe damage to the engine, it seemed a minor miracle that the old car started at all.

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