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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
every cloud has a silver lining

  1. A
    no bad situation is permanent
  2. B
    if one wants rain then one has to bear with dark clouds
  3. C
    every blessing comes with a hidden curse
  4. D
    every bad situation has some good aspects to it

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The proverb "every cloud has a silver lining" means that you should never feel hopeless because difficult times or bad situations always lead to better days or contain some positive, hopeful aspect within them. Therefore, option D is the most accurate meaning.

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
every cloud has a silver lining
A
no bad situation is permanent
B
if one wants rain then one has to bear with dark clouds
C
every blessing comes with a hidden curse
D
every bad situation has some good aspects to it

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