blessing

Definition

  • noun: approval that allows or helps you to do something
  • noun: the act or words of one that 'blesses'
  • usually singular
  • synonyms: benediction, gift

Examples

  • The promotion was really a 'mixed blessing' because I'm now so busy that I don't have time to spend the extra income.

  • Not getting the job turned out to be 'a blessing in disguise', since she got a much better job soon afterward.

  • He says that computers are a 'mixed blessing' because sometimes they help and sometimes they create problems.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) first ever sexhibition. All apart from one. A few weeks ago one of my most delicate pieces was stolen from my studio. But in a sense it was a blessing. In fact, her brutal snatching made me think of all the women of the world who have been robbed of their freedom, of their happiness (..)
    2016 TvShow: Fleabag Title: Episode #1.6 Season: 1 Episode 6