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Make a virtue out of necessity meaning

What does the saying 'Make a virtue out of necessity' mean?

Idiom: Make a virtue out of necessity

Meaning:

If you make a virtue out of necessity, you make the best of a difficult or unsatisfactory situation.

Country: International English | Subject Area: General | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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