meaning

[asad hussain]

what does "it's any consolation" mean?

[MrPedantic]

Hello AH

"If it's any consolation" presents a small piece of good news in the context of a big piece of bad news.

For example:

"I'm sorry to tell you that your cat was killed by a car this morning. If it's any consolation, the car hit the cat at 85mph. So it died instantly and without pain."

It's often used humorously.

All the best,

MrP

[crazy_blue]

Hello AH

"If it's any consolation" presents a small piece of good news in the context of a big piece of bad news.

For example:

"I'm sorry to tell you that your cat was killed by a car this morning. If it's any consolation, the car hit the cat at 85mph. So it died instantly and without pain."

It's often used humorously.

All the best,

MrP

that's really nice explanation..thanks

[asad hussain]

I agree with you, Crazy_blue. A very nice and precise answer.