How to Pronounce "saving grace"
expression
ˈseɪvɪŋ/ /ˈɡɹeɪs
SAY-ving GRAYS
sˈeɪvɪŋ/ /ɡɹˈeɪs
SAY-ving GRAYS
Definition
A 'saving grace' is the one good quality or positive aspect in an otherwise bad or unpleasant situation. It makes something a little better or prevents it from being completely negative.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈseɪvɪŋ/ /ˈɡɹeɪs
British English
sˈeɪvɪŋ/ /ɡɹˈeɪs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SAY-ving GRAYS
UK
SAY-ving GRAYS
Listen in Context
The playground's only saving grace is the big shade tree.
His kindness was her saving grace during hard times.
The movie was boring, but the music was its saving grace.
My job is stressful; the flexible hours are the only saving grace.