it's an ill wind

1. see ill wind.

Example Sentences

“So I was able to walk right up and buy five buns. So I guess it’s an ill wind that blows nobody any good, but those poor people, they should have 30 people waiting in line.”

From Seattle Times

Incidentally, under the heading “it’s an ill wind that blows no good,” one convenient launchpad for these discussions is the covid-19 pandemic.

From Washington Post

It’s an ill wind that blows nobody a hundredfold.

From The New Yorker

“The home secretary wouldn't let Interpol whisk them away if he wasn't jolly well sure of his facts, would he? But it's an ill wind, I always say. Now we can use the lawn for our fête, after all.”

From Literature

It’s an ill wind that does not blow some good.

From Washington Times