Meaning of the word "every cloud has a silver lining" in English

What does "every cloud has a silver lining" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

every cloud has a silver lining

US /ˈev.ri klaʊd hæz ə ˈsɪl.vɚ ˈlaɪ.nɪŋ/
UK /ˈev.ri klaʊd hæz ə ˈsɪl.və ˈlaɪ.nɪŋ/
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Idiom

every difficult or unpleasant situation has some advantage or positive aspect

Example:
I lost my job, but every cloud has a silver lining because now I can spend more time with my family.
Even though the trip was canceled, every cloud has a silver lining; we saved a lot of money.