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The complete expression is "blows no one good." It means there is very rarely an event no matter how bad that doesn't benefit somebody. Even in a disaster like an earthquake builders for instance, will benefit in all the reconstruction work. So it is very bad thing to happen that somebody does not benefit (an ill wind).
Centuries ago naval battles involving great warships under sail were common. During a battle these massive sailing ships would maneuver for best position. It could be a slow process and wind direction not only had to be determined but if winds were light, wind direction had to be predicted well in advance. If the wind shifted unpredictably it would often be at the expense of some warring ships but to the benefit of others. Thus the proverb.
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What does it's an ill wind that blows nobody any good mean?
shifty doings are afoot,
What does an ill wind mean?
The quotation is "it is an ill wind that blows nobody any good." This is from Shakespeare. An "ill" wind would be a bad or unpleasant wind - but the quote means that even a bad wind can result in good things in the end.
What are the release dates for 'Tis an Ill Wind That Blows No Good - 1912?
'Tis an Ill Wind That Blows No Good - 1912 was released on: USA: 12 February 1912
What wind blows nobody any good that starts with U?
A fart
What do you call the region over which wind blows continuously?
wind BLows
What does the saying it's an ill wind that blows nobody any good mean?
The saying, 'it's an ill wind that blows nobody any good' means that bad events or misfortunes usually benefit some other people, for example, after storms, some people earn jobs to rebuild the destroyed houses.
Is electabuzz at the wind works?
thw wind works by god blows the wind thw wind works by god blows the wind
When was When the Wind Blows - comics - created?
When the Wind Blows - comics - was created in 1982.
When was The Wind Blows created?
The Wind Blows was created on 2009-04-21.
What does no wind no waves mean?
It is a Chinese proverb. It means you can't have the one thing without the other thing.
When was When the Wind Blows - song - created?
When the Wind Blows - song - was created in 1986-06.
What does this Indian proverb mean A people without history is like wind on tall grass?
The wind blows the tall grass every which way. It is easily moved by the wind, like a people with no history, they can be swayed to believe anything they are told and have nothing to fall back on for support. But if a people has a history then they are like the mighty Oak who's foundation is strong and firm and is not easily swayed by false rumors.
