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a blessing in disguise

a good thing that seemed bad at first

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(idiom) something that seems bad at first but turns out to be good or fortunate in the end

Examples

• Losing my job was a blessing in disguise because it made me look for a better position.

Nearby in Idioms & Sayings

the ball is in your court, pull someone's leg, get cold feet, miss the boat, on the fence, throw in the towel