saving grace
noun
Definition of saving grace
: a redeeming quality or factor
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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.
1798
First Known Use of saving grace
1798
SAVING GRACE Defined for English Language Learners
saving grace
noun
Definition of saving grace for English Language Learners
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: a good quality that makes a bad or unpleasant person or thing better or more acceptable
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