blessing in disguise

Idioms  

1. 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]

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Example Sentences

Many concluded it was worth trading rage bait on other platforms for earnest monologues about why getting laid off was a blessing in disguise.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 2026

But no matter how obnoxious all of the hullabaloo was, it was a blessing in disguise.

From Salon • Jun. 21, 2025

Woolery was 0-for-2 against Gress earlier in the game, but the pitching change was a blessing in disguise.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2025

"It was just another Monday night for them. In fact, my dad invited my mum to come too but at the last minute she decided not to go. It was a blessing in disguise."

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2025

Mom says it was partly a blessing in disguise because Dad’s always talked about starting his own business, and now he’s finally done it.

From "Liar & Spy" by Rebecca Stead