Blessing in disguise
Something that seems bad but turns out to be good in the end.
Example
Losing that job was a blessing in disguise; it led to better opportunities.
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Understand each item before testing yourself. Choose honestly whether it already feels familiar or needs practice.
Something that seems bad but turns out to be good in the end.
Example
Losing that job was a blessing in disguise; it led to better opportunities.
Describe uncertain, difficult, and surprising situations with ten useful idioms.
Something that seems bad but turns out to be good in the end.
Losing that job was a blessing in disguise; it led to better opportunities.
Caught in the act of doing something wrong.
He was caught red-handed stealing cookies from the jar.
Someone who is uncomfortable or out of place.
At the fancy gala, he felt like a fish out of water in his casual clothes.
Miss an opportunity.
I missed the boat on investing in that company; now it's too late.
The final problem in a series that makes a situation unbearable.
The rude comment was the last straw, and she decided to leave the party.
Uncertain or undecided.
The date for the project's completion is still up in the air.
A futile or hopeless pursuit.
Looking for my keys in the park turned out to be a wild goose chase.
In a risky or precarious situation.
After missing the deadline again, he knew he was on thin ice at work.
Give up or surrender.
After hours of trying to fix the computer, he finally threw in the towel.
Perceive the end of a difficult situation or problem.
After months of hard work, I can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel.