saving grace

noun

: a redeeming quality or factor

Examples of saving grace in a Sentence

It's expensive, but the machine's saving grace is its ease of operation. One of her saving graces is a good sense of humor.

Recent Examples on the Web That multi-game absence could be their saving grace if the NBA decides his medical history exempts him from the participation policy. —

Bryan Toporek, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024 Battleground House Republicans have one saving grace after they got creamed on fundraising last quarter — their cash on hand looks pretty good. —

Justin Green, Axios, 20 Oct. 2024 If your mom or sister has habitually struggled with leaving the house on time due to a not-so-quick hair routine, this will be their saving grace. —

Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 7 Oct. 2024 The fuel has became a saving grace, and constant concern, for the 61-year-old high school teacher. —

Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for saving grace

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