English / proverb
It's an Ill Wind That Blows Nobody Any Good
MEANING IN ENGLISH
Even the most unfortunate circumstance usually brings some advantage or opportunity to someone.
In context
01
The unexpected storm ruined the boat race but replenished the ancient reservoir; it's an ill wind that blows nobody any good.
02
The closure of the plastic factory revived demand for traditional clay utensils, proving it's an ill wind that blows nobody any good.
Synonyms
silver lining in calamity,profit from adversity,unexpected advantage
Antonyms
absolute ruin,universal destruction
Collocations
proves that it's an ill wind that blows nobody any good,remember it's an ill wind that blows nobody any good,truly it's an ill wind that blows nobody any good