Meaning of the word "misfortunes tell us what fortune is" in English
What does "misfortunes tell us what fortune is" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
misfortunes tell us what fortune is
US /mɪsˈfɔːrtʃənz tɛl ʌs wʌt ˈfɔːrtʃən ɪz/
UK /mɪsˈfɔːtʃənz tɛl ʌs wɒt ˈfɔːtʃən ɪz/
Idiom
a proverb meaning that experiencing bad times helps one to appreciate and understand the value of good times
Example:
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After losing his job and then finding a better one, he realized that misfortunes tell us what fortune is.
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We often take health for granted until we fall ill; truly, misfortunes tell us what fortune is.