English / proverb
It's an Ill Wind
MEANING IN ENGLISH
An unfortunate, unmitigated calamity that produces no benefit whatsoever for anyone.
In context
01
The great fire swept through the historic archives, leaving nothing salvaged; truly, it's an ill wind.
02
When epidemic fever struck the mountain settlement, elders lamented that it's an ill wind.
Synonyms
unmitigated disaster,absolute misfortune,complete catastrophe
Antonyms
blessing in disguise,fortunate windfall
Collocations
truly it's an ill wind,lament that it's an ill wind,proving it's an ill wind