Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
every-cloud-has-a-silver-lining
idiom
/ˈɛvri klaʊd hæz ə ˈsɪlvər ˈlaɪnɪŋ/
Definition
This phrase means that every difficult or sad situation has some hopeful or positive aspect to it.
Examples
- Even though she lost her job, she believes every cloud has a silver lining because it gives her a chance to pursue her passion.
- After the storm, the sun came out, reminding us that every cloud has a silver lining.
Meaning
It suggests that even when things seem bad, there is always something good that can come out of it.
Synonyms
- Every dark cloud has a silver lining
- There’s a light at the end of the tunnel
- Every setback is a setup for a comeback
