A Blessing In Disguise

Something good that isn't recognized at first.

Origin Unknown, however, it is thought to have come from religious circles where bad things that happened had to be explained as the good work of god and that everything happens for a reason.



Ex: Getting fired, was a blessing in disguise as I now have more time for my family.



Spanish: no hay mal que por bien no venga (closest equivalent)



German: ... ist ein Glück im Unglück