silver lining

== English == === Etymology === Originating in John Milton's poem Comus; see the quotation from 1634. The proverb every cloud has a silver lining is an allusion to the relevant passage. === Noun === silver lining (plural silver linings) (figurative) A favorable aspect or prospect of a mostly unfavorable event or situation. Synonyms: bright side, plus side, eucatastrophe Antonyms: downside, drawback, worm in the apple, sticky wicket ==== Related terms ==== ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== === References ===