saving grace

noun

1. a quality that makes up for other generally negative characteristics; redeeming feature.

Word History and Origins

Origin of saving grace¹

First recorded in 1590–1600

Example Sentences

Nonetheless, Trump’s erraticism and sheer incompetence could be a saving grace.

From Salon

“But this election,” she says, “could be our saving grace.”

From Salon

One saving grace is that the pyrocumulus clouds can produce rain, which in some cases will suppress the very fire that created them.

From Los Angeles Times

Insurance on their Paradise home was their saving grace six years ago — how they were able to buy a new house, to feel some security again.

From Los Angeles Times

“The landscape, however, was our saving grace, as we were able to go on walks through the beautiful rocky hills.”

From Los Angeles Times