the promised land



the promised land

a place that offers a lot of good opportunities
Usage notes: This phrase comes from the Bible.
America was the promised land for many immigrant families.
See also: land, promise

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Stylianos-Greek, Late Greek
Lumusi-Western African, Ewe
Slater['sleitə]
Nurit-Hebrew
Isa (1)-Arabic
MollieMAHL-eeEnglish