mixed blessing
Something that has both good and bad features.
Moving house has been a mixed blessing: we're closer to the shops, but the railway is noisy.
blessing
/ˈblɛs.ɪŋ/
noun 5name 2
Collocations
15(noun.) thing that brings happiness/improves your life
ADJ
great, real | mixed
PREP
~ for
Having a helpful neighbor has been a real blessing for my family during this difficult time.
PHRASES
a blessing in disguise | count your blessings
(noun.) approval/support
ADJ
full | official
VERB + BLESSING
have
give sb/sth
The principal gave her blessing to the new school fundraising idea.
get, receive
The coach gave his blessing for the team to try a completely new strategy.
PREP
with/without sb's ~
She decided to start her own business without her father's blessing.
(noun.) prayer
ADJ
traditional
VERB + BLESSING
give, make, pronounce, say
The priest pronounced a blessing over the newborn baby during the ceremony.
ask (for)
PREP
~ on
The priest gave his blessing on the new community center before it officially opened.
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