saving grace

English

Noun

saving grace (countable and uncountable, plural saving graces)

  1. (countable) A redeeming quality or factor.
    For all his treachery and deception, he had one saving grace: good manners.
  2. (theology) God's grace or blessing, enabling sinners to attain salvation.
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