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be a blessing in disguise
to be something which has a good effect, although at first it seemed that it would be bad or not lucky. Losing my job turned out to be a blessing in disguise because it forced me to think carefully about my future.
See also: blessing

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


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