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Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.

it's an ill wind that blows nobody any good en · X

Meanings

  1. An action or occurrence must be very bad indeed if it brings no benefit to anyone.

Forms

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it's an ill wind that blows no one any good alternative lexicographic
it's an ill wind that blows nobody good alternative lexicographic
it's an ill wind alternative lexicographic
it's an ill wind that blows no good alternative lexicographic

Translations (3)

fr à quelque chose malheur est bon (even a very bad situation must have some good results) · ga ní thig olc i dtír nach fearrde duine éigin (even a very bad situation must have some good results) · es no hay mal que por bien no venga (even a very bad situation must have some good results)