Example
“Losing that job was a blessing in disguise, since it pushed me to start my own business.”
Dictionary details
Related idioms
Expressions connected by reviewed component words or topic tags.
every cloud has a silver lining
Neutral · CEFR B1
Every difficult situation has some hopeful or positive aspect.
keep your chin up
Informal · CEFR B1
To stay cheerful and brave during a difficult time.
the world is your oyster
Neutral · CEFR C1
You are free to enjoy all the opportunities life has to offer.
Source methodology
Meanings, register, CEFR, and examples come from the reviewed dictionary record. Expression notes may describe a reviewed present-day word picture or a background note; they are not presented as verified etymology.