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
Eleri-Welsh
Yelyzaveta-Ukrainian
Harold['hærəld]
Farrah['færə]
CuthbertKUTH-burtEnglish (Rare)
Dorsey['dɔ:si]