it's an ill wind

Idioms  

1. see ill wind.

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Example Sentences

“After all, it’s an ill wind that blows no good.”

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols

“Ay, ay, Mr Shafto, it’s an ill wind that blows no one good,” observed the boatswain.

From The Voyages of the Ranger and Crusader And what befell their Passengers and Crews. by Kingston, William Henry Giles

And then—well, it's an ill wind, as they say, that blows nobody luck.

From Wilt Thou Torchy by Ford, Sewell

Really, it's an ill wind that blows no good!

From Aunt Jane's Nieces Abroad by Baum, L. Frank (Lyman Frank)

Weel, Doctor, it's an ill wind blaws naebody guid, and ye canna expect Captain McFadyen or mysel' to sympatheese overmuch wi' the West End for a loss that is our gain.

From The Dop Doctor by Dehan, Richard