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blessing in disguise

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a blessing in disguise
something that at first appears to be bad or unlucky but is actually good. Losing my job was a blessing in disguise — I never would have found this one if it hadn't happened.
See also: blessing, disguise


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However, my misfortune soon proved to be a blessing in disguise.
Sign of the Four by Doyle, Sir Arthur Conan View in context
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