Be grateful/thankful for small mercies

phrase

To express gratitude even for minor or unimportant things in difficult times.

Despite the problems we're facing, the sun is shining today. We should be grateful for small mercies.
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Often appears as...

  • be thankful for small mercies
  • express gratitude for small mercies

Usage tips

Idiomatic

phrase

To express gratitude even for minor or unimportant things in difficult times.

Despite the problems we're facing, the sun is shining today. We should be grateful for small mercies.
Visual representation of "be grateful/thankful for small mercies" - To express gratitude even for minor or unimportant things in difficult times

Often appears as...

  • be thankful for small mercies
  • express gratitude for small mercies

Usage tips

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 1
Visual representation of "be grateful/thankful for small mercies"
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Emotional Nuance

This phrase often implies resilience or optimism during tough times, suggesting appreciation despite adversity.

Illustration for Emotional Nuance
Even though I lost my job, I've had more time with family. I'm grateful for small mercies.
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Subtle Positivity

Using the phrase may bring a positive spin on a negative situation, without ignoring the overall difficulty.

Illustration for Subtle Positivity
With the flights cancelled, at least we have more time to explore the city. Let's be thankful for small mercies.
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Not Complacent

Being grateful for small mercies doesn't mean settling for less; it acknowledges the value in what's still good.

Illustration for Not Complacent
Though the harvest was poor, the few vegetables we got were a small mercy.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Emotional Nuance

This phrase often implies resilience or optimism during tough times, suggesting appreciation despite adversity.

Illustration for Emotional Nuance
Even though I lost my job, I've had more time with family. I'm grateful for small mercies.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Subtle Positivity

Using the phrase may bring a positive spin on a negative situation, without ignoring the overall difficulty.

Illustration for Subtle Positivity
With the flights cancelled, at least we have more time to explore the city. Let's be thankful for small mercies.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not Complacent

Being grateful for small mercies doesn't mean settling for less; it acknowledges the value in what's still good.

Illustration for Not Complacent
Though the harvest was poor, the few vegetables we got were a small mercy.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Emotional Nuance

This phrase often implies resilience or optimism during tough times, suggesting appreciation despite adversity.

Illustration for Emotional Nuance
Even though I lost my job, I've had more time with family. I'm grateful for small mercies.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Subtle Positivity

Using the phrase may bring a positive spin on a negative situation, without ignoring the overall difficulty.

Illustration for Subtle Positivity
With the flights cancelled, at least we have more time to explore the city. Let's be thankful for small mercies.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not Complacent

Being grateful for small mercies doesn't mean settling for less; it acknowledges the value in what's still good.

Illustration for Not Complacent
Though the harvest was poor, the few vegetables we got were a small mercy.
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