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What does 'Every cloud has a silver lining' mean?
A reminder that even difficult or unfortunate situations have some positive aspect.
What is the origion of 'Every cloud has a silver lining'?
Traced back to John Milton's poem 'Comus' in 1634 with the line, 'Was I deceiv'd, or did a sable cloud / Turn forth her silver lining on the night?' The modern version of the phrase became popular in the 19th century.
Emoji meanings
- represents 'cloud'
symbolizing difficulties or challenges
represents 'silver lining'indicating hope or positive aspects found within difficult situations
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