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every cloud has a silver lining
something positive exists in a bad situation
This expression means that something good can usually be found in a bad situation.
This vs that
Every cloud has a silver lining.
It's all bad.
Hear it in real life
I can't believe the trip was cancelled.
Every cloud has a silver lining. We can spend the weekend together instead.
I missed the flight, but every cloud has a silver lining—I met my old university friend at the airport.
Which sounds natural?
Psst — which one would you actually say?
This familiar proverb is the natural reassuring way to point out a hidden benefit.
The mistake everyone makes
Not: Every cloud has ‸ silver lining.
Say: Every cloud has a silver lining.
The singular countable noun needs the article 'a'.
Say it together
Whole chunks natives use with it.
every cloud has a silver lining
I didn't get the job, but every cloud has a silver lining.
Every cloud has a silver lining, and the delay gave us time to rethink the plan.
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Your turn: say it out loud
Every cloud has a silver lining.
Say it out loud two or three times, until it feels like yours.
every cloud has a silver lining
something positive exists in a bad situation
“I missed the flight, but every cloud has a silver lining—I met my old university friend at the airport.”
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