0 an advantage that comes from a difficult or unpleasant situation: --
If there's a silver lining to the news that foodborne illness is on the rise, it's that greater consumer awareness can help improve the safety of our food supply in the long run.
There may be a silver lining in all the commotion: buyers who still want large vehicles can haggle a really good price.
I'm looking for a silver lining in this report, and I'm not finding it.