a blessing in disguise — something that seems bad or unlucky at first, but results in something good happening
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: something that seems bad or unlucky at first, but results in something good happening
Pronunciation (IPA): /ə ˈblesɪŋ ɪn dɪsˈɡaɪz/
Korean meaning: 처음에는 나쁘거나 불운해 보이지만 결국 좋은 결과를 가져다주는 일
Korean pronunciation: 어 **블레**싱 인 디스**가이**즈
Example Sentences
- Getting rejected by my dream college was a blessing in disguise - I met my future spouse at the school I ended up attending.
- Missing my flight was a blessing in disguise because that plane was delayed for 8 hours due to bad weather.
- My phone breaking was a blessing in disguise - I finally started talking to people face-to-face again!
a blessing in disguise
NOUN//ə ˈblesɪŋ ɪn dɪsˈɡaɪz//
something that seems bad or unlucky at first, but results in something good happening
something that seems bad or unlucky at first, but results in something good happening
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What seemed like rejection in disguise was actually the sweetest surprise!
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Origin
17-18세기에 등장한 표현으로, 'blessing(축복)'과 'disguise(변장)'의 조합이다. 겉으로는 불행처럼 보이지만 실제로는 축복인 상황을 묘사한 은유적 표현이다.
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“Getting rejected by my dream college was a blessing in disguise - I met my future spouse at the school I ended up attending.”
“Missing my flight was a blessing in disguise because that plane was delayed for 8 hours due to bad weather.”
“My phone breaking was a blessing in disguise - I finally started talking to people face-to-face again!”
“The restaurant being full was a blessing in disguise because we discovered an amazing hidden gem next door.”
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