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A seemingly unfortunate or negative event that ultimately yields a positive outcome.
"Losing that dead-end job turned out to be a blessing in disguise when she founded her own studio."
"Missing the train was a blessing in disguise because it prevented us from being caught in the blizzard."
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First found in James Hervey’s 1746 religious hymn: "Even the cloud of affliction hides a blessing in disguise."
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