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What does 'Blessing in disguise' mean?
A good thing that seemed bad at first. Something that appears to be a misfortune can have unexpected benefits.
What is the origion of 'Blessing in disguise'?
It first appeared in James Hervey's hymn 'Since all the downward tracts of time' in 1746. This phrase suggests that not all misfortunes or unfortunate events are harmful and that they can lead to something beneficial, hence a 'blessing' that is not immediately recognized as such.
Emoji meanings
- represents 'blessing'
indicating something beneficial or good
represents 'disguise'symbolizing something hidden or not immediately apparent
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