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saving grace

n.

A redeeming quality, especially one that compensates for one's shortcomings: The scintillating conversation was the saving grace of a bad and overpriced meal.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	saving grace - (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence; "the conception of grace developed alongside the conception of sin"; "it was debated whether saving grace could be obtained outside the membership of the church"; "the Virgin lived in a state of grace" grace, state of grace state - the way something is with respect to its main attributes; "the current state of knowledge"; "his state of health"; "in a weak financial state" Christian theology - the teachings of Christian churches
	2.	saving grace - a redeeming quality or characteristic; "her love of music remains her one saving grace"; "her sense of humor has to be a saving grace"; "the saving grace for both developments is that they are creating jobs" characteristic - a distinguishing quality

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saving grace

adjective redeeming feature, asset, good point, advantage, blessing, boon, ace in the hole, mitigating feature, feather in your cap, ace up your sleeve Humour is your saving grace.

Translations

saving grace n her kindness is her saving grace → si salva grazie alla sua gentilezza