God’s Gift to the World
Definition: Something or someone particularly propitious or welcome or marvelous. Despite its benevolent-sounding nature, this phrase often drips with irony or sarcasm. Commonly, it refers to a person who is egotistical or not exactly deserving of divine acclaim.
“This expression,” dating from the first half of the twentieth century, is nearly always used ironically or sarcastically of a person who either is very conceited or is regarded as anything but God-given.
Related Terms:
- Hotshot: A highly successful and skilled person (often used sarcastically).
- Big cheese: An important person in a group or organization.
- Legend in one’s own mind: Someone who has an inflated sense of their own importance.
Synonyms:
- Ego trip
- High and mighty
- Legend in one’s own time
Antonyms:
- Humble pie
- Self-awareness
- Modesty
Humorous Quotes:
- “He thinks he’s God’s gift to women. I keep praying they’ll return him.”
- “She’s like God’s gift to cooking—except the food tastes like divine punishment.”
Suggested Literature, Books, Songs, Poetry, and Movies:
- Books:
- “The Four of Hearts” by Ellery Queen
- “The Traitor’s Purse” by Margery Allingham
- Movies:
- “Arrogant Bastard: A Tale of Hubris” (Fictitious film title)
- Songs:
- “God’s Gift to Women” by Amy McCarthy (For a comedic country twist)
- “Conceited” by Remy Ma
- Poetry:
- “Ode to Hubris” by Imaginary Poet Laureate (Fictitious poetry)
Proverb:
- “Pride goes before a fall.” — Biblical proverb warning against hubris.
### What does the expression 'God's gift to the world' typically imply?
- [ ] A divine contribution
- [x] A sarcastic remark about someone's conceit
- [ ] Literal divine intervention
- [ ] A wonderful occurrence from nature
> **Explanation:** This expression is often a sarcastic remark about someone's inflated sense of self-importance rather than a literal divine gift.
### Which word is a synonym for 'God's gift to the world'?
- [ ] Selfless
- [x] Hotshot
- [ ] Humble
- [ ] Invisible
> **Explanation:** "Hotshot" is a synonym that conveys a sense of someone who thinks highly of themselves, fitting the sarcastic tone of "God's gift to the world."
### Which famous quote reflects the idea of 'God's gift to the world' sarcastically?
- [x] "She’s like God’s gift to cooking—except the food tastes like divine punishment."
- [ ] "To be humble is to bow in the face of greatness."
- [ ] "The greatest gift we can give others is our love."
- [ ] "Kindness is God’s gift to the heart."
> **Explanation:** The chosen quote humorously suggests a sarcastic view of someone’s overestimated abilities.
### Which of these titles might be a satirical movie exploring the concept of 'God's gift to the world'?
- [ ] “The Divine Helper”
- [ ] “Wonder of Nature”
- [x] “Arrogant Bastard: A Tale of Hubris”
- [ ] “Pride’s Reward"
> **Explanation:** “Arrogant Bastard: A Tale of Hubris” fits perfectly as a satirical exploration of someone who believes they are God’s gift to the world.
### True or False: The phrase 'God’s gift to the world' can be used earnestly to denote someone genuinely extraordinary.
- [ ] True
- [x] False
> **Explanation:** While in mythology and early literal contexts it might be used positively, in modern usage it is almost always employed sarcastically.
Inspirational Thought: 🤔 Remember, being truly extraordinary isn’t about believing you are God’s gift to the world; it’s about lifting others, sharing humility, and making genuine contributions. 🌟 Spread kindness, not conceit.
Until next time!
