English Explanatory Dictionary

every cloud has a silver lining

English dictionary entry

Meanings

proverb
  1. There is something good in any bad situation.

Pronunciation

[eːvɹi kʰlɑʊd hæz ə sɪlvɚ laiːnɪŋ] LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-every cloud has a silver lining.wav

Word forms

every cloud has a silver lining

Etymology

See entry for silver lining.

Related words

every silver lining has a cloud every dark cloud has a silver lining the darkest hour is just before the dawn every rose has its thorn April showers bring May flowers necessary evil blessing in disguise it's an ill wind that blows nobody any good
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