blessing in disguise

Idioms

A misfortune that unexpectedly turns into good fortune, as in Missing the train was a blessing in disguise, for if I hadn't, I wouldn't have met my future wife. [Mid-1700s]

Example Sentences

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That has been "a blessing in disguise".

From Barron's

In hindsight, it may have been a blessing in disguise, giving them an extra year to build.

From BBC

“I think it could have been a blessing in disguise,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Evercore analyst Nicholas Amicucci wrote in a note this month that the loss of the $150 million deal may have been a blessing in disguise, because the value of power is increasing and Fermi’s next deal might come at an even higher price tag.

From Barron's

But their failure to qualify for Europe might prove a blessing in disguise.

From BBC

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