Grateful for small blessings In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "grateful for small blessings", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2021-10-28 01:10

Meaning of Grateful for small blessings

Synonyms:

be grateful for small mercies , be thankful for small favors

Grateful for small blessings phrase informal

To appreciate small benefits or opportunities, especially in difficult situations.

 

My wallet was stolen, though I was grateful for small blessings that the robber did not take my important document.

Peter's arm was broken after the tragic accident. His mother's grateful for small blessings that his other body parts were fine.

I have been deceived into buying Nike fake shoes. These shoes can be used well for a short time, so I think I am grateful for small blessings.

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To be thankful or grateful for one's good luck usually while avoiding a bad situation

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said to show that even a very bad situation brings an advantage for someone.
be grateful/thankful for small mercies
To be happy that a bad situation is not even worse
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A normally unreliable person can still be right about something, even if it is only by accident.

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It is used to say that someone is lucky.

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