“Every cloud has a silver lining”

Definition

There is something good in every bad situation.

Examples

Examples

“Losing the job was hard, but every cloud has a silver lining.”

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Frequently asked questions

What does "Every cloud has a silver lining" mean?
"Every cloud has a silver lining" means there is something good in every bad situation..
How do you use "Every cloud has a silver lining" in a sentence?
Example: "Losing the job was hard, but every cloud has a silver lining."
What is the Russian or Armenian translation of "Every cloud has a silver lining"?
В каждой плохой ситуации есть что-то хорошее. / Ամեն վատ իրավիճակում կա լավ կողմ։
Is this idiom formal or informal?
This idiom is neutral and can be used in most contexts.

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