saving grace

countable uncountable

(countable) A redeeming quality or factor. / (theology) God's grace or blessing, enabling sinners to attain salvation.

Japanese Meaning

救いとなる魅力や長所、良い点 / （神学）罪人が救われるために神から与えられる恵み、祝福

The restaurant's saving grace was its friendly staff, even though the food was mediocre.

料理は平凡だったが、そのレストランの唯一の取り柄はスタッフの親切さだった。

Sense（1）

(countable) A redeeming quality or factor.

For all his treachery and deception, he had one saving grace: good manners.

Sense（2）

(theology) God's grace or blessing, enabling sinners to attain salvation.

saving graces

（ plural ）