Meaning of the word "blessings brighten as they take their flight" in English
What does "blessings brighten as they take their flight" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
blessings brighten as they take their flight
US /ˈblɛsɪŋz ˈbraɪtən æz ðeɪ teɪk ðɛr flaɪt/
UK /ˈblɛsɪŋz ˈbraɪtən æz ðeɪ teɪk ðeə flaɪt/
Idiom
used to say that people often only realize the value of something or someone after they have lost it
Example:
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I never appreciated my health until I got sick; truly, blessings brighten as they take their flight.
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Now that he has left the company, they realize how much he did; blessings brighten as they take their flight.