blessing

a blessing in disguise

An unfortunate event or situation that results in an unforeseen positive outcome. Running late for work turned out to be a blessing in disguise. I would have been in the middle of that big multi-car pileup had I left the house on time.

See also: blessing, disguise

a mixed blessing

A situation or circumstance that has both positive and negative results. My new promotion will be a mixed blessing for my family because I'll get a substantial raise, but I'll have to work longer hours too.

See also: blessing, mixed

be a blessing in disguise

To result in an unforeseen positive outcome. Running late for work turned out to be a blessing in disguise. I would have been in the middle of that big multi-car pileup had I left the house on time.

See also: blessing, disguise

be a mixed blessing

To have both positive and negative results. My new promotion will be a mixed blessing for my family because I'll get a substantial raise, but I'll have to work longer hours too.

See also: blessing, mixed

be grateful for small blessings

To appreciate small or minor benefits, advantages, or opportunities one is afforded, particularly in the midst of an otherwise difficult, frustrating, or unfortunate situation or circumstance. My car's air conditioning stopped working two hours into my cross-country road trip across America. The radio still works, though, so I guess I should be grateful for small blessings. Our son's accident left him without the use of his right eye; we're just grateful for small blessings that he still has the use of his left one.

be thankful for small blessings

To appreciate small or minor benefits, advantages, or opportunities that one is afforded, particularly in the midst of an otherwise difficult, frustrating, or unfortunate situation or circumstance. My car's air conditioning stopped working two hours into my cross-country road trip across America. The radio still works, though, so I guess I should be thankful for small blessings. Our son's accident left him without the use of his right eye. We're just thankful for small blessings that he still has the use of his left one.

count (one's) blessings

To reflect on the good things in one's life and be grateful for them. I know you're disappointed that you didn't come in first, but so many other incredible things have happened to you this year. Count your blessings, my darling. I try to count my blessings every day—it's a great antidote to sadness!

See also: blessing, count

give thanks for small blessings

To appreciate small or minor benefits, advantages, or opportunities one is afforded, particularly in the midst of an otherwise difficult, frustrating, or unfortunate situation or circumstance. My car's air conditioning stopped working two hours into my cross-country road trip. The radio still works, though, so I suppose I should give thanks for small blessings. Our son's accident left him without the use of his right eye; we're just giving thanks for small blessings that he still has the use of his left one.

thank God for small blessings

To appreciate and be thankful for any benefits, advantages, or opportunities one are afforded, no matter how minor or inconsequential. Used particularly in the midst of an otherwise difficult, frustrating, or unfortunate situation or circumstance. My car's air conditioning stopped working two hours into my cross-country road trip across America. The radio still worked, though—thank God for small blessings. Our son's accident left him without the use of his right eye, but he still has the use of his left one, so we're thanking God for small blessings.

with (one's) blessing

With one's express approval, consent, or well-wishes. I asked Samantha to marry me, with her mother and father's blessing, of course. I told them they could go set up their own company with my blessing.

blessing in disguise

Fig. something that at first seems bad, but later turns out to be beneficial. Tony's motorcycle accident was a blessing in disguise, because he got enough insurance money from the other driver to make a down payment on a house. Dad's illness was a blessing in disguise; it brought the family together for the first time in years.

See also: blessing, disguise

*thankful for small blessings

grateful for any small benefits or advantages one has, especially in a generally difficult situation. (Typically: be ~; become ~.) We have very little money, but we must be thankful for small blessings. At least we have enough food. Bob was badly injured in the accident, but at least he's still alive. Let's be thankful for small blessings.

with my blessing

a phrase expressing consent or agreement; yes. Bob: Can I take this old coat down to the rummage sale? Sue: With my blessing. Mary: Shall I drive Uncle Tom to the airport a few hours early? Sue: Oh, yes! With my blessing!

blessing in disguise

A misfortune that unexpectedly turns into good fortune, as in Missing the train was a blessing in disguise, for if I hadn't, I wouldn't have met my future wife . [Mid-1700s]

See also: blessing, disguise

give thanks for small blessings

Express gratitude for a minor favor or advantage, as in My bag didn't get on the plane but it did arrive in time-give thanks for small blessings. This expression is usually uttered when one encounters an unexpected bit of good fortune.

mixed blessing

Something that has both good and bad features, as in Being accepted by the college was a mixed blessing, since she couldn't afford the tuition . [First half of 1900s]

See also: blessing, mixed

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

a blessing in disguise

COMMON If an event is a blessing in disguise, it causes problems at first, but later brings greater advantages. Franklin's illness proved a blessing in disguise, for it gave him strength and courage which he had not had before. The defeat might be a blessing in disguise — she now avoids a quarter final clash with America's Linda Harvey-Wild. Other observers feel the split may be a blessing in disguise for the organization.

See also: blessing, disguise

Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

a blessing in disguise

an apparent misfortune that eventually has good results.

See also: blessing, disguise

count your blessings

be grateful for what you have.

2003 The Hindu: Literary Review At forty you ruminate. Mostly about life and what it has done to you. At forty you count your blessings. And accept the bitter dollops that have been flung your way.

See also: blessing, count

a mixed blessing

something good which nevertheless has some disadvantages.

See also: blessing, mixed

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

a blessing in disˈguise

a thing that seems bad, unpleasant, etc. at first but that has advantages in the end: Not getting that job was a blessing in disguise, as the firm went out of business only a few months later.

See also: blessing, disguise

count your ˈblessings

realize how lucky you are and not complain: Stop looking so miserable and count your blessings! At least you’ve still got a job and somewhere to live.

See also: blessing, count

a ˌmixed ˈblessing

something good, pleasant, fortunate, etc. which also has disadvantages: Living in such a beautiful old castle is something of a mixed blessing. Just think of the heating bills, for example.

See also: blessing, mixed

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

blessing in disguise, a

Good luck coming out of bad; a misfortune unexpectedly turning into a good thing. “E’en crosses from his sov’reign hand are blessings in disguise,” wrote the eighteenth-century poet James Hervey, “cross” here meaning “a cross to bear,” or burden. The phrase has been a cliché for about a century.

count one's blessings

Appreciate what one has, or one’s good fortune. This Pollyanna-like phrase is often used to help avoid worrying about what one lacks or one’s bad luck. (Pollyanna, a children’s book from the early 1900s by Eleanor H. Porter, is the story of an orphan girl who remains resolutely cheerful and sweet-tempered in the face of considerable adversity.) A modern version of the cliché is think positive.

See also: blessing, count

mixed blessing, a

A fortunate occurrence that has some unhappy elements. The OED’s first citation of this phrase is dated 1933, in Discovery (October issue): “The introduction of European influences may prove a mixed blessing.”

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释义	blessing a blessing in disguise An unfortunate event or situation that results in an unforeseen positive outcome. Running late for work turned out to be a blessing in disguise. I would have been in the middle of that big multi-car pileup had I left the house on time. See also: blessing, disguise a mixed blessing A situation or circumstance that has both positive and negative results. My new promotion will be a mixed blessing for my family because I'll get a substantial raise, but I'll have to work longer hours too. See also: blessing, mixed be a blessing in disguise To result in an unforeseen positive outcome. Running late for work turned out to be a blessing in disguise. I would have been in the middle of that big multi-car pileup had I left the house on time. See also: blessing, disguise be a mixed blessing To have both positive and negative results. My new promotion will be a mixed blessing for my family because I'll get a substantial raise, but I'll have to work longer hours too. See also: blessing, mixed be grateful for small blessings To appreciate small or minor benefits, advantages, or opportunities one is afforded, particularly in the midst of an otherwise difficult, frustrating, or unfortunate situation or circumstance. My car's air conditioning stopped working two hours into my cross-country road trip across America. The radio still works, though, so I guess I should be grateful for small blessings. Our son's accident left him without the use of his right eye; we're just grateful for small blessings that he still has the use of his left one. See also: blessing, grateful, small be thankful for small blessings To appreciate small or minor benefits, advantages, or opportunities that one is afforded, particularly in the midst of an otherwise difficult, frustrating, or unfortunate situation or circumstance. My car's air conditioning stopped working two hours into my cross-country road trip across America. The radio still works, though, so I guess I should be thankful for small blessings. Our son's accident left him without the use of his right eye. We're just thankful for small blessings that he still has the use of his left one. See also: blessing, small, thankful count (one's) blessings To reflect on the good things in one's life and be grateful for them. I know you're disappointed that you didn't come in first, but so many other incredible things have happened to you this year. Count your blessings, my darling. I try to count my blessings every day—it's a great antidote to sadness! See also: blessing, count give thanks for small blessings To appreciate small or minor benefits, advantages, or opportunities one is afforded, particularly in the midst of an otherwise difficult, frustrating, or unfortunate situation or circumstance. My car's air conditioning stopped working two hours into my cross-country road trip. The radio still works, though, so I suppose I should give thanks for small blessings. Our son's accident left him without the use of his right eye; we're just giving thanks for small blessings that he still has the use of his left one. See also: blessing, give, small, thanks thank God for small blessings To appreciate and be thankful for any benefits, advantages, or opportunities one are afforded, no matter how minor or inconsequential. Used particularly in the midst of an otherwise difficult, frustrating, or unfortunate situation or circumstance. My car's air conditioning stopped working two hours into my cross-country road trip across America. The radio still worked, though—thank God for small blessings. Our son's accident left him without the use of his right eye, but he still has the use of his left one, so we're thanking God for small blessings. See also: blessing, god, small, thank with (one's) blessing With one's express approval, consent, or well-wishes. I asked Samantha to marry me, with her mother and father's blessing, of course. I told them they could go set up their own company with my blessing. See also: blessing Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. blessing in disguise Fig. something that at first seems bad, but later turns out to be beneficial. Tony's motorcycle accident was a blessing in disguise, because he got enough insurance money from the other driver to make a down payment on a house. Dad's illness was a blessing in disguise; it brought the family together for the first time in years. See also: blessing, disguise thankful for small blessings grateful for any small benefits or advantages one has, especially in a generally difficult situation. (Typically: be ~; become ~.) We have very little money, but we must be thankful for small blessings. At least we have enough food. Bob was badly injured in the accident, but at least he's still alive. Let's be thankful for small blessings. See also: blessing, small, thankful with my blessing a phrase expressing consent or agreement; yes. Bob: Can I take this old coat down to the rummage sale? Sue: With my blessing. Mary: Shall I drive Uncle Tom to the airport a few hours early? Sue: Oh, yes! With my blessing! See also: blessing McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. blessing in disguise A misfortune that unexpectedly turns into good fortune, as in Missing the train was a blessing in disguise, for if I hadn't, I wouldn't have met my future wife* . [Mid-1700s] See also: blessing, disguise give thanks for small blessings Express gratitude for a minor favor or advantage, as in My bag didn't get on the plane but it did arrive in time-give thanks for small blessings. This expression is usually uttered when one encounters an unexpected bit of good fortune. See also: blessing, give, small, thanks mixed blessing Something that has both good and bad features, as in Being accepted by the college was a mixed blessing, since she couldn't afford the tuition . [First half of 1900s] See also: blessing, mixed The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. a blessing in disguise COMMON If an event is a blessing in disguise, it causes problems at first, but later brings greater advantages. Franklin's illness proved a blessing in disguise, for it gave him strength and courage which he had not had before. The defeat might be a blessing in disguise — she now avoids a quarter final clash with America's Linda Harvey-Wild. Other observers feel the split may be a blessing in disguise for the organization. See also: blessing, disguise Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. a blessing in disguise an apparent misfortune that eventually has good results. See also: blessing, disguise count your blessings be grateful for what you have. 2003 The Hindu: Literary Review At forty you ruminate. Mostly about life and what it has done to you. At forty you count your blessings. And accept the bitter dollops that have been flung your way. See also: blessing, count a mixed blessing something good which nevertheless has some disadvantages. See also: blessing, mixed Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary a blessing in disˈguise a thing that seems bad, unpleasant, etc. at first but that has advantages in the end: Not getting that job was a blessing in disguise, as the firm went out of business only a few months later. See also: blessing, disguise count your ˈblessings realize how lucky you are and not complain: Stop looking so miserable and count your blessings! At least you’ve still got a job and somewhere to live. See also: blessing, count a ˌmixed ˈblessing something good, pleasant, fortunate, etc. which also has disadvantages: Living in such a beautiful old castle is something of a mixed blessing. Just think of the heating bills, for example. See also: blessing, mixed Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary blessing in disguise, a Good luck coming out of bad; a misfortune unexpectedly turning into a good thing. “E’en crosses from his sov’reign hand are blessings in disguise,” wrote the eighteenth-century poet James Hervey, “cross” here meaning “a cross to bear,” or burden. The phrase has been a cliché for about a century. See also: blessing count one's blessings Appreciate what one has, or one’s good fortune. This Pollyanna-like phrase is often used to help avoid worrying about what one lacks or one’s bad luck. (Pollyanna, a children’s book from the early 1900s by Eleanor H. Porter, is the story of an orphan girl who remains resolutely cheerful and sweet-tempered in the face of considerable adversity.) A modern version of the cliché is think positive. See also: blessing, count mixed blessing, a A fortunate occurrence that has some unhappy elements. The OED’s first citation of this phrase is dated 1933, in Discovery (October issue): “The introduction of European influences may prove a mixed blessing.” See also: mixed The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer See also: blessing in disguise blessing in disguise, a disguise a blessing in disguise be a blessing in disguise a mixed blessing mixed blessing mixed blessing, a go from zero to hero least said soonest mended References in periodicals archive By ZARA WHELAN Advance Content Reporter zara.whelan@reachplc.com A CHURCH in Denbighshire held a special service where pets can receive blessings at the altar. PAWS FOR THOUGHT Church's special service for pets I of course was thankful for those blessings, especially when the march was finished, and we were back in our sleeping bags. Be a force multiplier this Thanksgiving After spending two years in episodic television, Blessing got his first television series "Small and Frye" in 1983. 'The Naked Truth' Actor Dead At 66 Whole Foods Market is a 12-year partner of The Blessing Basket Project. Enskinning Ceremony Recognizes The Blessing Basket Project and Whole Foods Market for Their Commitment to Bringing Social and Economic Development to Regions in Ghana St Thomas's Church in Gateshead holds a pet blessing ceremony with Bryson's Animal Rescue Blessings for prized pooches; pet lovers give thanks for treasured animals The Abundance and Capacity of Blessings and Talents The Divine Gifts and Man's Responsibility There was even a blessing for successfully going to the bathroom. The blessing bee: the writer Rachel Maizes reflects on counting her blessings The words in Latin con-firm that the Apostolic or A Papal Blessing came direct from the Vatican Offices on the day 19/6/1989, and is signed by Oscar Rizzoto, Archbishop and Papal Almsgiver. Mannion's Papal blessing Blessing has also chosen the Allscripts FollowMyHealth patient engagement solution, which provides tools to help the organization meet certain Meaningful Use Stage 2 requirements and empower patients to become partners in their health and wellness. Blessing Hospital goes all in on Allscripts In his guidelines, Cowan emphasized that a blessing should not be construed as a solemnization of matrimony in the church. B.C. Bishop authorizes same-sex blessings Growing up Catholic, I knew about blessing things for holy usage like Bibles, scapulars, rosaries, medals, and palms. Bless us, O Lord: the gifts that we receive deserve attention from God. Even roller skates and one of her blessings is she spits in both your hands and pulls you down and spits on your head, and I hadn't been blessed like that before... Sudan woman 'blesses' Clooney by spitting on his head and hands As the races continued, the priest kept blessing long-shot horses, and each one ended up coming in first. Off-track blessing I suggest the omniscient narrator intended neither a bland salutation nor a deferential blessing. Such interpretations do not allow for the full literary and theological implications of Jacob's first recorded blessings of another, at the age of 130. Interpreting b-r-kh in Genesis 47 He gave the new 30ft caravan the church's blessing at the request of church-based organisation the Mothers' Union. Seaside caravan gets Archbishop's blessing
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