a blessing in disguise
US /ə ˈblɛsɪŋ ɪn dɪsˈɡaɪz/
UK /ə ˈblɛsɪŋ ɪn dɪsˈɡaɪz/
1.
something that seems bad or unlucky at first, but later turns out to be beneficial
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Losing that job was a blessing in disguise; it pushed me to start my own business.
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The cancelled flight turned out to be a blessing in disguise, as we avoided a major storm.