Something that is both a benefit and a burden, or that may seem initially beneficial but also brings unforeseen negative consequences

plural of mixed blessing

(idiomatic) To focus one's attention on the circumstances of one's life which are pleasant or fortunate, especially with the intention of diverting one's thoughts from serious or disagreeable matters.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of count one's blessings

simple past tense and past participle of count one's blessings

present participle of count one's blessings

Honorific epithet used parenthetically to mark a beloved person as being deceased.

plural of blessed event

(idiomatic, euphemistic) The birth of a baby. / (idiomatic, sometimes humorous or ironical) An occurrence or occasion which is particularly noteworthy and enjoyable.

Short for (may) God bless you: said as a short prayer for the recipient. / (idiomatic) Said to someone who has just sneezed, as a polite remark.