every dark cloud has a silver lining
every dark cloud has a silver lining
It is possible for something good to come out of a bad situation. (A silver lining on a cloud is an indication that the sun is behind it.) I know you're upset about not getting the lead in the school play, but just keep in mind that every dark cloud has a silver lining—you'll get lots of experience as the understudy! When I'm going through a hard time, I try to remind myself that every dark cloud has a silver lining.
See also: cloud, dark, every, lining, silver
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- get (one's) bowels in an uproar
- get bowels in an uproar
- get one’s bowels in an uproar
- play Old Harry with (something)
- beat (oneself) up
- beat oneself up
- beat up
- (one's) heart out
- I don't want to upset you, but
- (it's/there's) no good crying over spilt milk