disguise

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

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

devil in disguise

Something or someone that appears to be good, useful, or benevolent, but that in reality proves to be the opposite. When I first met my ex-husband, I thought he was the nicest, most generous man alive, but he turned out to be the devil in disguise. The new cancer-treating drug held great promise, but it proved a devil in disguise when the true scale of its side effects became known.

disguise (someone or oneself) in (something)

To make one unrecognizable through the use of clothing and other such props. The robbers disguised themselves in masks so that no one would recognize them when they committed the crime.

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disguise (someone or something) as (someone or something)

To cause someone or something to look or seem like someone or something else. Unless you plan to disguise yourself as a potted plant, there's no way you'll be able to sit in on that meeting. I think that statement was just anger disguised as sarcasm.

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in disguise

Hiding the true appearance or nature of someone or something. A: "Well, if you want to spy on him, we'll have to go to the restaurant in disguise." B: "I've got some wigs from last Halloween—will that work?" 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.

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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

disguise someone in something

to conceal someone's identity in a costume or makeup. We disguised her in men's clothing and got her across the border. She disguised herself in a clown suit.

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disguise someone or something as someone or something

to dress or make someone up to appear to be someone or something. We disguised the child as a witch. We disguised Gerald as a pumpkin.

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in disguise

hidden behind a disguise; looking like something else. Santa Claus was really the little child's father in disguise. What I thought was terrible turned out to be a blessing in disguise!

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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]

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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.

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Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

a blessing in disguise

an apparent misfortune that eventually has good results.

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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.

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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.

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释义	disguise 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 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 devil in disguise Something or someone that appears to be good, useful, or benevolent, but that in reality proves to be the opposite. When I first met my ex-husband, I thought he was the nicest, most generous man alive, but he turned out to be the devil in disguise. The new cancer-treating drug held great promise, but it proved a devil in disguise when the true scale of its side effects became known. See also: devil, disguise disguise (someone or oneself) in (something) To make one unrecognizable through the use of clothing and other such props. The robbers disguised themselves in masks so that no one would recognize them when they committed the crime. See also: disguise disguise (someone or something) as (someone or something) To cause someone or something to look or seem like someone or something else. Unless you plan to disguise yourself as a potted plant, there's no way you'll be able to sit in on that meeting. I think that statement was just anger disguised as sarcasm. See also: disguise in disguise Hiding the true appearance or nature of someone or something. A: "Well, if you want to spy on him, we'll have to go to the restaurant in disguise." B: "I've got some wigs from last Halloween—will that work?" 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: disguise 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 disguise someone in something to conceal someone's identity in a costume or makeup. We disguised her in men's clothing and got her across the border. She disguised herself in a clown suit. See also: disguise disguise someone or something as someone or something to dress or make someone up to appear to be someone or something. We disguised the child as a witch. We disguised Gerald as a pumpkin. See also: disguise in disguise hidden behind a disguise; looking like something else. Santa Claus was really the little child's father in disguise. What I thought was terrible turned out to be a blessing in disguise! See also: disguise 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 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 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 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 The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer See also: blessing blessing in disguise blessing in disguise, a 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 "We are pleased to be a part of the disguise CSP program, allowing us to expand our offering within the industry and move CTME closer to the disguise business and user community," he notes. disguise appoints Creative Technology Middle East as CSP Christopher Taylor pictured in his brunette disguise Thug Taylor has now been locked up for seven years Lady's wig disguise helps catch robber; Attacker dressed as a woman in bid to avoid capture Simmons also said that there was a time wherein Princess Diana fooled her by wearing one of her disguises. At that time, a woman opened the door for her and walked up the stairs to Princess Diana's small lounge. Princess Diana Wore Wigs, Disguises During Secret Charity Visits The pair recently collaborated on I Want To Be In A Scary Story which continues the winning combination of deadpan humour and bold comic illustrations that made Hoot Owl Master of Disguise so memorable. Northwich Memorial Court to host Hoot Owl family show; Hoot Owl Master of Disguise can be seen on May 29 Throughout the chapters, Olid provides solid support, in the form of in-text commentary and footnotes, that help in the confirmation of his hypothesis that disguise implies the fulfillment of ritualized practices in public domains. Olid Guerrero, Eduardo, Del teatro a la novela: el ritual del disfraz en las Novelas ejemplares de Cervantes Assuming you need to be wearing a wig, a moustache or beard and glasses work out how many different disguises you could create. Activity who dunnit? Adapted from swan (2011) Undercover Disguise Methods for Investigators: Quick-Change Techniques for Both Men and Women Undercover Disguise Methods for Investigators: Quick-Change Techniques for Both Men and Women Hoot Owl - Master of Disguise by SEAN TAYLOR, and illustrated by JEAN JULLIEN (Walker, PS11.99) WHEN owl is hungry, he will go any lengths to try and get his next meal. children's book of the week And because he is a master of disguise, he uses his expertise to camouflage himself so he can feast upon an unsuspecting victim. children's book of the week Delray Beach, FL, July 11, 2014 --(PR.com)-- Christian by Disguise - A Tale of Survival by Erna Kamerman Perry Holocaust Survivor Recounts Hiding as a Christian to Escape Nazi Persecution "Angel in Disguise" is the tenderly moving true story of a genuine relationship between a woman and her pet cat. Angel in Disguise "Reporter in Disguise: The Intrepid Vic Steinberg" is a youth read exploring the work of investigative journalist with a knack for disguises in Vic Steinberg. The Biography Shelf He discusses the disguised ruler on the Elizabethan stage, The Malcontent: a play in two forms; conventionality in disguise in Measure for Measure; law, morality, and the medievalism of disguise in The Phoenix and The Fawn; and disguised ruler afterlives: the specter of terrorism. The disguised ruler in Shakespeare and his contemporaries Googling a runner Judy In Disguise 2.40 Folkestone Judy in Disguise (with Glasses) is a sng that was a hit for the Louisiana-based John Fred and his Playboy Band in early 1968. HORSE PLAY Just for the fun of it Hyland, Peter, Disguise on the Early Modern English Stage (Studies in Performance and Early Modern Drama), Farnham, Ashgate, 2011; hardback; pp. Hyland, Peter, Disguise on the Early Modern English Stage (Studies in Performance and Early Modern Drama)
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