Choose the meaning of the idiom: a blessing in disguise.
Correct answer: B. something that seems bad at first but turns out to be good
- A. a hidden threat
- B. something that seems bad at first but turns out to be good
- C. an undeserved reward
- D. a religious ceremony
Explanation
The phrase describes a misfortune whose benefit only becomes clear later, such as a missed flight that turns out to have been lucky. It is the reverse of a mixed blessing, which is good with a drawback attached. The disguise is what hides the benefit at first.
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