Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

it's an ill wind that blows nobody good

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.86 in modern English

Syllables: it's an il-l wind that blows no-body -good
IPA

51

Scrabble Score

31

Letters

4

Syllables

13

Unique Chars

Meaning

proverb

Alternative form of it's an ill wind that blows nobody any good.

Example Sentences

"While the drouth is a most regrettable occurrence, the resultant scarcity of the pests is one compensation that enables Ste. Genevievans to enjoy an occasional evening on lawn or front porch and to feel the full meaning of the old saw that says “It’s an ill wind that blows nobody good.”"
"It’s an ill wind that blows nobody good, and the crisis in Greece is making some people — people who opposed health care reform and are itching for an excuse to dismantle Social Security — very, very happy."
"Dear Mr Pozzo, I’m sorry to hear you’ve parted with your fellow countryman Mr Ranieri, but I always think it’s an ill wind that blows nobody good, and hence my letter."

Questions

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