silver lining
Meaning: sadness or unpleasant things can have a positive side effect
Example: If it's the tough time in your life, it comes with many silver linings. Read more ➺
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every cloud has a silver lining
Meaning: there is something good in everything that's bad
Example: 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. Read more ➺
head in the clouds
Meaning: daydreaming or absentminded
Example: He roams around all night with his head in the clouds. Read more ➺
under a cloud
Meaning: under suspicion
Example: The luxury transport industry is under a cloud at the moment after newspapers revealed that many indulged in illegal activities. Read more ➺
cloud nine
Meaning: very happy
Example: She's been on cloud nine since she heard the news of her engagement. Read more ➺
