idiom
Every Cloud Has a Silver Lining
EV-ree klowd haz uh SIL-ver LY-ning
ˈɛv.ri klaʊd hæz ə ˈsɪl.vər ˈlaɪ.nɪŋListen
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Syllable breakdown
EVrycloudhasaSILverLINing
Dictionary meaning
A proverb meaning that every difficult or negative situation has a positive aspect or hopeful element to be found within it.
Examples
- Losing her job was tough, but it led to a better opportunity — every cloud has a silver lining.
- 'Every cloud has a silver lining,' she reminded herself as she faced the setback.
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