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saving grace

noun

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


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Word History and Origins

Origin of saving grace1

First recorded in 1590–1600
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The acting is a saving grace, especially Edgar-Jones’ commitment to nuance and Poulter’s refreshingly shaded Lee, whose depth of awareness at a critical moment is a believable surprise, beautifully handled by the actor.

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Perhaps unknowingly she has helped others find their voice too, such as Kitty who described Jessie as her "saving grace".

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But for its throng of faults, the movie does sport a critical saving grace that keeps it from being completely unwatchable: its achingly human star.

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But it's been welcomed by south London rapper Still Shadey who tells Newsbeat music was a "saving grace" and a spark "for something positive" when he was growing up.

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

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