Idiom - A Blessing in Disguise

Idiom - A Blessing in Disguise

Explanation

We use this idiom to describe a misfortune or a bad situation that eventually results in something good happening later on. At first, it seems like a big problem or a negative event, but it turns out to be highly beneficial in the end.

Equivalent in Brazilian Portuguese:

Há males que vêm para o bem.

Examples

Losing my job was a blessing in disguise because it forced me to start my own business.

(Perder meu emprego foi um mal que veio para o bem, pois me forçou a abrir meu próprio negócio.)

The rain during our picnic was a blessing in disguise; we found a cozy café and had a better time inside.

(A chuva durante o nosso piquenique foi um mal que veio para o bem; encontramos um café aconchegante e nos divertimos mais lá dentro.)

Missing that flight was a blessing in disguise since it had terrible turbulence.

(Perder aquele voo foi um mal que veio para o bem, já que ele teve uma turbulência terrível.)

Exercise 1: Gap Fill

Complete the sentences below using the words from the box. Each word is used only once.

blessing

disguise

initially

luckily

positive

1. Being fired from the company was a in disguise, as it pushed her to follow her true dreams.

2. The storm was a blessing in because it forced us to stay inside and spend quality time with the family.

3. , breaking his leg seemed like a terrible disaster, but it gave him time to write his book.

4. We missed the early train, but , the next one was an express train and we arrived early!

5. Even when things go wrong, try to look for a outcome.

Exercise 2: Is it a blessing in disguise?

Read the situations below. Drag and drop them into the correct category (or tap the phrase, then tap the destination box).

1. You miss your bus, but because you decide to walk instead, you find a $50 bill on the sidewalk.

2. You win the lottery and immediately buy your dream house and a new car.

3. Your computer crashes, so you lose all your work, miss your deadline, and get a bad grade.

4. You fail a university entrance exam, which forces you to take a gap year, during which you discover your true passion for photography.

5. You get a cold and can't go to a seafood dinner party. Later, you find out everyone at the party got terrible food poisoning.

Yes, it's a blessing in disguise

No, it isn't a blessing in disguise

Exercise 3: Reading Comprehension

Read the short dialogue below and answer the three questions by choosing the correct option.

Mark: I was so stressed when the landlord asked me to move out of my apartment last month.

Sarah: I know, you loved that place! How are you doing now?

Mark: Honestly, it was a blessing in disguise. I found a new apartment that is much closer to my job, and the rent is actually half the price!

Sarah: Wow, that’s amazing! See? Everything happens for a reason.

1. Why was Mark initially stressed?

a) He lost his job in the city. b) He was asked to move out of his apartment. c) He couldn't pay his high rent.

2. Why did the situation turn out to be a "blessing in disguise" for Mark?

a) He bought a beautiful new house. b) He moved in with his friend Sarah. c) He found a cheaper apartment closer to his work.

3. What does Sarah mean when she says "Everything happens for a reason"?

a) She believes that even bad events can lead to good outcomes. b) She thinks Mark should have fought his landlord. c) She is confused about why Mark had to move.