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'tis an ill wind that blows no good

Similar to "every cloud has a silver lining" or "one man's gain is another's loss".
This expression appeared in John Heywood's 1546 proverb collection and remains so well known that it is often shortened. (www.dictionary.com}
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The shed burned down but it was ready to fall down on its own accord. 'tis an ill wind that blows no good.

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Submitted by Greying_Geezer on October 14, 2022

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