Meaning of the word "nothing so bad, as not to be good for something" in English
What does "nothing so bad, as not to be good for something" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
nothing so bad, as not to be good for something
US /ˈnʌθ.ɪŋ soʊ bæd, æz nɑːt tuː biː ɡʊd fɔːr ˈsʌm.θɪŋ/
UK /ˈnʌθ.ɪŋ səʊ bæd, æz nɒt tuː biː ɡʊd fɔː ˈsʌm.θɪŋ/
Idiom
even the worst situations have some positive aspect or can lead to something beneficial
Example:
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I lost my job, but I finally had time to start my own business; there is nothing so bad, as not to be good for something.
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The rain ruined our picnic, but it helped the farmers' crops; nothing so bad, as not to be good for something.