match made in heaven

Meaning

This idiom describes two people (or sometimes things, like food pairings or business partners) that are perfectly suited for each other and likely to have a highly successful, harmonious relationship. It suggests a natural compatibility that is flawless. The tone is positive, warm, and often enthusiastic.

Examples

• With their shared love for adventure, Paul and Lisa are a match made in heaven.

  With their shared love for adventure, Paul and Lisa are a match made in heaven.

• Peanut butter and jelly is truly a food match made in heaven.

  Peanut butter and jelly is truly a food match made in heaven.

• The merger between the two tech companies seemed like a match made in heaven.

  The merger between the two tech companies seemed like a match made in heaven.

• They have been happily married for forty years—a match made in heaven.

  They have been happily married for forty years—a match made in heaven.

• I think this new job and your skills are a match made in heaven.

  I think this new job and your skills are a match made in heaven.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ They are a match made in the heaven.

  ✓ They are a match made in heaven.

  The idiom uses 'heaven' as an abstract concept, so the definite article 'the' should not be used before it.

• ✗ This is a perfect match made from heaven.

  ✓ This is a perfect match made in heaven.

  The preposition must be 'in,' not 'from' or 'by.' It is a fixed idiomatic phrase.

Related Expressions

Practice

• Everyone knew they would get married; they were a ___.

  💡 An idiom for a perfect couple.

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  match made in heaven

• Chocolate and red wine are a culinary ___.

  💡 An ideal combination of two elements.

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  match made in heaven