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a blessing in disguise

Idiom · B2

a blessing in disguise

Meaning

Something bad that turns out to be good.

Example

Losing that job was a blessing in disguise, it pushed me to start my business.

When to use it

Reflective storytelling.

Upper intermediate (B2): sounds natural and fluent.

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