blessing in disguise

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

A seeming misfortune that turns out to be for the best.

Equivalents

Españolno hay mal que por bien no venga

Françaisun mal pour un bien

Deutsch... ein Segen Glück im Unglück im Nachhinein ein Glück (betrachtet)letztlich ein Glück

7 more languages

Suomionni onnettomuudessa

Italianobene insperato non tutto il male viene per nuocere

한국어전화위복

Nederlandseen verhulde zegen

Polskiszczęście w nieszczęściu

Portuguêshá males que só vêm para o bem

Tiếng Việttrong cái rủi có cái may

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

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See also

blessing loom Blessing Way Blessinger Blessings Blessington blessure

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