Meaning of the word "a blessing in disguise" in English

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a blessing in disguise

US /ə ˈblɛsɪŋ ɪn dɪsˈɡaɪz/
UK /ə ˈblɛsɪŋ ɪn dɪsˈɡaɪz/
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Idiom

1.

something that seems bad or unlucky at first, but later turns out to be beneficial

Example:
Losing that job was a blessing in disguise; it pushed me to start my own business.
The cancelled flight turned out to be a blessing in disguise, as we avoided a major storm.
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