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What does “a blessing in disguise” mean?
Meaning, example sentences and a quick practice question.
B2
Something that seems bad at first, but turns out to be good
“Losing that job was a blessing in disguise.”
From the B2 lesson A Piece of Cake (easy and difficult).
C1
Something that seems bad or unlucky at first, but turns out to be good
“Losing that job was a blessing in disguise.”
From the C1 lesson Telling a Good Story (storytelling).
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What does “a blessing in disguise” mean?
Teaching this phrase?“a blessing in disguise” is part of a ready-to-teach lesson, with a reading, three exercises, speaking tasks and an answer key, in Everyday English Chunks B2 Pack 2 (Plans, Problems and Feelings) and C1 Pack 2 (Plans, Problems and Feelings).
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