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A blessing in disguise

B2

Meaning

Something that seems bad at first but has unexpectedly good results, particularly concerning health.

Example sentences

The injury, while initially upsetting, proved to be a blessing in disguise, allowing him to address a chronic problem.

Her doctor's appointment, though inconvenient, turned out to be a blessing in disguise; they caught an early sign of illness.