silver lining

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some basis for hope or some comforting aspect in the midst of despair, misfortune, etc.

See silver lining in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
A hopeful or comforting prospect in the midst of difficulty.

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Origin: From the proverb “Every cloud has a silver lining”

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