answer someone's prayers

English

Verb

answer someone's prayers (third-person singular simple present answers someone's prayers, present participle answering someone's prayers, simple past and past participle answered someone's prayers)

1. (idiomatic) To be or do exactly what someone has been wishing or asking for.
   • 2024 September 21, Heath Owens, “What to Wear to Sabrina Carpenter's 'Short N' Sweet' Tour”, in Cosmopolitan‎:

     As if answering our prayers, her [Sabrina Carpenter's] team just posted an official mood board for Short n' Sweet Tour outfits. The vibe? Pastel colors, platform shoes, babydoll dresses, sparkles, and heart and kiss motifs.

Related terms

• answer to someone's prayers

Translations

to be or do exactly what someone has been wishing or asking for

Finnish: vastata (jonkun) rukouksiin Polish: być w sam raz impf