Meaning Of The Word Silver lining

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Silver lining Meaning

Silver lining Definition
Silver lining Definition

What's The Definition Of Silver lining?

silver lining
singular noun: If you talk about a silver lining, you are talking about something positive that comes out of a sad or unpleasant situation.

silver lining in American English
some basis for hope or some comforting aspect in the midst of despair, misfortune, etc.
noun: a sign of hope in an unfortunate or gloomy situation; a bright prospect

silver lining in British English
noun: a comforting or hopeful aspect of an otherwise desperate or unhappy situation (esp in the phrase every cloud has a silver lining)

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