blessing
Something good that helps you or makes you happy.
Something that brings help, happiness, or relief, often seen as given by God or good luck.
Words you say to ask God to help or protect someone.
A prayer or act asking God to protect or help someone or something.
When someone important says it is okay for you to do something.
Approval or permission from someone in authority or whom you respect.
- Base: blessing
- Plural: blessing, blessings
give someone your blessing
1Approve an important action by someone else
To say it is okay for someone to do something important.
- Her parents gave her their blessing to move abroad.
- The coach gave his blessing for the player to join another team.
a blessing in disguise
1Something good hidden in something bad
Something that seems bad at first but later turns out to be good.
- Losing that job was a blessing in disguise—it pushed me to start my own business.
- Missing the train was a blessing in disguise because I met an old friend while waiting.
- Her injury turned out to be a blessing in disguise because she met her future partner during recovery.
count your blessings
1be thankful for what you have
To think about and be happy for the good things in your life.
- Even though you lost your job, count your blessings—you still have your health and family.
- She likes to count her blessings every morning before starting work.
count your blessings
2Be grateful for what you have
To think about the good things in your life and be thankful for them.
- Whenever I feel sad, I try to count my blessings.
- Instead of complaining, count your blessings.