lemon heaven
- noun
- Informal
:
paraíso de limón
- The lemon tart was pure lemon heaven from the very first bite.
Examples
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The bakery's new pastry offers a slice of lemon heaven to every customer.
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This cake is pure lemon heaven!
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If you love citrus, this pie is absolute lemon heaven.
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For lemon lovers, this tart is a lemon heaven.
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If you love citrus, this pie is absolute lemon heaven.
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The bakery's new pastry offers a slice of lemon heaven to every customer.
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The lemon tart was pure lemon heaven from the very first bite.
Synonyms
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A sweet dessert with lemon filling and soft meringue on top
How Lemon-Flavored
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase combines the literal noun 'lemon' with the well-known metaphorical noun 'heaven' meaning a state of delight; a B1 learner who knows both words can readily infer 'a delightful/lemon-filled experience' or 'something heaven for lemon lovers'. It follows a common, productive English pattern (e.g., 'chocolate heaven') and is compositionally predictable rather than idiomatic.
Etymology
Lemon heaven may come from the picture of a happy place full of lemon treats, where lemon taste is everywhere and you feel in heaven. So, calling a dessert lemon heaven means it is 'a delicious lemon dessert' or 'an extremely enjoyable experience for those who love lemons'.