Idioms & Slang

Silver lining

ˈsɪlvər ˈlaɪnɪŋ

idiom

What does Silver lining mean?

The positive side of a bad situation.

Example sentence

"The layoff's silver lining was finding a better job."

American usage tip

'Every cloud has a silver lining.'

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