"saving grace" meaning in All languages combined

See saving grace on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: saving graces [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} saving grace (countable and uncountable, plural saving graces)
  1. (countable) A redeeming quality or factor. Tags: countable
    Sense id: en-saving_grace-en-noun-uy79CFvo Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 91 9 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 90 10 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 91 9
  2. (theology) God's grace or blessing, enabling sinners to attain salvation. Tags: countable, uncountable
    Sense id: en-saving_grace-en-noun-XN0YKVVi Categories (other): Theology Topics: lifestyle, religion, theology

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