Hope Idioms

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when life gives you lemons

Meaning: make the best out of a difficult situation

Example: She tried to live by the motto 'when life gives you lemons, make lemonade.' Read more ➺


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 ➺


hope for the best, but prepare for the worst

Meaning: be optimistic but ready for hard times as well

Example: The tendency these days is to hope for the best, but prepare for the worst. Else in our days we would never be speaking about failing an exam. Read more ➺


ray of sunshine

Meaning: A person or thing that brings happiness, light, or positivity, especially during difficult times.

Example: When I was feeling down, my friend was a true ray of sunshine, cheering me up. Read more ➺


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 ➺


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