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saving grace
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noun
a quality that makes up for other generally negative characteristics; redeeming feature.
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Origin of saving grace
First recorded in 1590–1600
Words nearby saving grace
save the day, save up, Savigny, savin, saving, saving grace, savings account, savings and loan association, savings bank, savings bond, savings certificate
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