saving graces
Merits offsetting flaws
Saving graces are redeeming qualities that make something otherwise flawed acceptable or worthwhile: The movie was poorly acted, but its saving graces were the stunning visuals and original score.
The phrase often appears in the singular—a saving grace is the one thing that rescues a person, situation, or work from complete failure or condemnation.
- assetItem of value owned
- meritDeserved praise-worthiness
- silver liningConsolation within misfortune
- bright sidePositive aspect of something
- benefitAdvantage or gain
one good thing · redemption · second chance · better angels · virtue · forgiveness · advantage · trait · hidden gem · mercy · feature · redeeming qualities · kindness · soft spot · attraction · point · humor · strength
saving gracesaggravating factors
Conditions worsening an offense
red flags · warning signs · nail in the coffin · black marks · death knells
saving gracesdeal breakers
Unacceptable conditions ending negotiations
cardinal sins · black marks · kiss of death · shortcomings · failings
saving, grace, save, saves, saved, saver, savers, savior, saviors