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Idiom of the week

Act of God

Meaning:  when something happens (usually an accident) and no human is responsible; often an act of nature

Examples:

  • When the tree fell on my car, the insurance company said it was an act of God and wouldn’t pay.
  • The thief told the police that he didn’t know how the diamonds got in his pocket, it was an act of God.
  • I was struck by lightning two times on the same day, is that an act of God?

Pop Quiz: What would be considered an act of God?

a) a forest fire started by campers

b) a war because of religion

c) a volcano erupting

Read the answer below…

C, a volcano erupting is the correct answer. When a volcano erupts, no one is to blame

Now try to find a way to use this idiom in your conversation today

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