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Definition

Something that has both good and bad features.

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In Context

  • "Moving house has been a mixed blessing: we're closer to the shops, but the railway is noisy."
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See Also

  • blessing in disguise
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Related Idioms

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mixed bag

Something tending to have both good and bad results or characteristics…

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thick and thin

Both good and bad times.

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cruel mistress

Something which has both significant positive and negative aspects.

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boon and bane

Something that is both a benefit and an affliction.

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a boon and a bane

Something that is both a benefit and an affliction.

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mixed picture

A situation in which both negatives and positives are found.
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