a blessing in disguise
Say it: a BLES-ing in dis-GIZE /ə ˈblɛsɪŋ ɪn dɪsˈɡaɪz/ · idiom
What “a blessing in disguise” means
Something that seems bad but turns out to be good.
More precisely: Something that seems bad at first but turns out to be good.
Example: “Losing that job was a blessing in disguise; I'd never have started my own business.”
When to use it
In everyday conversation, when looking back on a disappointment that unexpectedly led to a better outcome.
Similar words
silver lining, hidden benefit
Quick check
Rain cancels your picnic, but staying home lets you discover and fix a leaking pipe before serious damage. That cancellation was…
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