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it's an ill wind that blows no one any good

/ɪts ən ɪl wɪnd ðæt bloʊz noʊ wʌn ˈɛni ɡʊd/

Example:

The shop was damaged in the storm, but the repair work gave jobs to local builders; it's an ill wind that blows no one any good.

all is not lost that is in peril

/ɔːl ɪz nɑːt lɔːst ðæt ɪz ɪn ˈperəl/

Example:

The company is facing bankruptcy, but all is not lost that is in peril; we might still find an investor.

the better the day, the better the deed

/ðə ˈbetər ðə deɪ, ðə ˈbetər ðə diːd/

Example:

I know it's Sunday, but I'm going to help him fix his roof; the better the day, the better the deed.

it's better to light one candle than to curse the darkness

/ɪts ˈbetər tu laɪt wʌn ˈkændəl ðæn tu kɜːrs ðə ˈdɑːrknəs/

Example:

Instead of complaining about the local park's litter, she started a cleanup group, believing it's better to light one candle than to curse the darkness.

the darkest hour is just before the dawn

/ðə ˈdɑːrkɪst ˈaʊər ɪz dʒʌst bɪˈfɔːr ðə dɔːn/

Example:

I know you're struggling with your business, but remember that the darkest hour is just before the dawn.

every cloud has a silver lining

/ˈev.ri klaʊd hæz ə ˈsɪl.vɚ ˈlaɪ.nɪŋ/

Example:

I lost my job, but every cloud has a silver lining because now I can spend more time with my family.

every day brings its bread with it

/ˈevri deɪ brɪŋz ɪts bred wɪð ɪt/

Example:

Don't stress about next month's rent; remember that every day brings its bread with it.

he that lives in hope dances to an ill tune

/hi ðæt lɪvz ɪn hoʊp ˈdænsəz tu æn ɪl tuːn/

Example:

You need to start looking for a job instead of just waiting; he that lives in hope dances to an ill tune.

in the end things will mend

/ɪn ðə ɛnd θɪŋz wɪl mɛnd/

Example:

Don't worry too much about the current crisis; in the end things will mend.

it's always darkest before the dawn

/ɪts ˈɔːlweɪz ˈdɑːrkɪst bɪˈfɔːr ðə dɔːn/

Example:

I know you're struggling with your business, but remember, it's always darkest before the dawn.
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