Idiom: Every cloud has a silver lining
Meaning: People sometimes say that every cloud has a silver lining to comfort somebody who's having problems. They mean that it is always possible to get something positive out of a situation, no matter how unpleasant, difficult or even painful it might seem.
Country: International English | Subject Area: Weather | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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