mixed blessing
Something that has both good and bad features.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Winning the lottery is a mixed blessing for many people.”
“Getting a promotion that requires moving to a new city is a mixed blessing for my family.”
“The sudden fame proved to be a mixed blessing, as it brought him great wealth but destroyed his desire for a quiet, private life.”
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count one's blessings
To focus one's attention on the circumstances of one's life which are pleasant or fortunate, especially with the intention of diverting one's thoughts from serious or disagreeable matters.
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mix apples and oranges
To mix or confuse two completely different objects or ideas.
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mix it up
To compete vigorously, to quarrel, or to fight physically.
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mix up
To mix or blend thoroughly and completely.
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mixed bag
Something tending to have both good and bad results or characteristics; something having a mixture of advantages and disadvantages.
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mixed herbs
A common mix of different dried herbs for general culinary use, containing some or all of basil, sage, rosemary, marjoram, oregano, thyme, and parsley.
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mixed message
Any communication that is contradictory, inconsistent, or unclear, especially in its motive or intent.
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mixed picture
A situation in which both negatives and positives are found.
Last updated August 10, 2026