Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
a blessing in disguise
idiom
[ə ˈblɛsɪŋ ɪn dɪsˈɡaɪz]
Definition
An apparent misfortune that results in something good.
Examples
- Missing that flight turned out to be a blessing in disguise; I ended up meeting an old friend at the airport.
- Her job loss was a blessing in disguise because it pushed her to pursue her passion.
Meaning
Something that seems bad or unlucky at first but turns out to be beneficial.
Synonyms
- silver lining
- hidden benefit
- unexpected gain
