blessing in disguise

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]

Example Sentences

Yet, that could be a blessing in disguise as George made his first start and fourth appearance of the season - again acting as deputy to only fit striker Joao Pedro.

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

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

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"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."

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"It might have been a bit of a blessing in disguise," she said.

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