it's an ill wind that blows no good

proverb Even the most negative or harmful situations usually benefit someone. Thus a situation that benefits no one must be truly bad (and rare). The rain caused flooding, but it may help the farmers. It's an ill wind that blows no good.

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Still, it's an ill wind that blows no good and Rodney's ruin is brilliant news for Val - it means Louise will have to seriously consider her offer to buy the Woolpack.

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