saving grace

American  

noun

1. a quality that makes up for other generally negative characteristics; redeeming feature.

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Etymology

Origin of saving grace

First recorded in 1590–1600

Example Sentences

The language of manifesting your dreams into reality might sound nonsensical or contrived, but to JOP, his magical thinking became his saving grace.

From Los Angeles Times

“It was comforting, we didn’t have to focus on the fire or what was lost, the music gave us a moment to reflect on life, and it became a saving grace,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times

The saving grace is a relatively low level of layoffs.

From MarketWatch

The saving grace is a relatively low level of layoffs.

From MarketWatch

Perhaps the only saving grace was England's batters did not have to face a tricky session late in the day.

From BBC