mixed blessing, a
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
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
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 mixed blessing
something good which nevertheless has some disadvantages.See also: blessing, mixed
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
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
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
- a mixed blessing
- mixed blessing
- never a rose without a/the prick
- in a sticky situation
- mixed up in (something)
- be in the same boat
- come full circle
- come/go full circle
- full circle, come/go
- it is what it is