A blessing in disguise Meaning in English
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التعريف
A problem or bad situation that turns out to bring something good or beneficial, though it didn't seem that way at first.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
Commonly used in both spoken and written English, neutral formality. Suggests a hidden positive outcome from a negative situation. Often appears as 'turned out to be a blessing in disguise.' Don't use for obviously or immediately good things.
جمل نموذجية
Losing my job was a blessing in disguise, because I found my dream career.
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Breaking my leg seemed bad, but it was a blessing in disguise because I met amazing new friends at the hospital.
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Moving to a new city turned out to be a blessing in disguise for our family.
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Getting stuck in traffic was a blessing in disguise—I avoided the storm and got home safe.
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At first, I was upset when my trip was cancelled, but it turned out to be a blessing in disguise.
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Who knew missing that train would be a blessing in disguise? I met my future partner on the next one!
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