there is something good in everything that’s bad
every negative occurrence has a positive aspect to it
every difficult or unpleasant situation has some advantage
some benefit can always be derived from a bad thing that happens
Reena was depressed to be confined to bed after her surgery, but over time, when she could spend a lot of time with her family and catch up with old friends, who came to visit her, she realized that every cloud has a silver lining.
Even though your relationship is going through a difficult phase, don’t despair, maybe this will strengthen your bond. Every cloud has a silver lining.
Even though he had lost the match, he had gained in experience and was now more confident. Every cloud has a silver lining.
Though he had failed his exam, he realized that every cloud has a silver lining, as now he could focus his attention on things he loved doing.
I know that you job is not going well and you are stressed out, but don’t worry, things will be better soon. Every cloud has a silver lining.
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