silver lining

• Expression désignant un aspect encourageant ou positif dans une situation difficile ou désagréable, issue de l'idée que chaque nuage a une lisière argentée.

A phrase referring to the hopeful or positive aspect of a difficult or unpleasant situation, derived from the idea that every cloud has a silver edge.

1. Optimistic perspectiveB2informal

   A hopeful or positive aspect in an otherwise negative or difficult situation.

   le bon côté des choses

   • Even though he lost his job, the silver lining was that he could spend more time with his family.
   • The rain ruined our picnic, but the silver lining was that we found a great indoor café.
   • She failed the exam, but the silver lining is that she now knows exactly what to study.