A positive quality (grace) that saves somebody from being perceived as useless or undesirable. Often misused in this way: "my friend bought me a beer for my birthday, he/she is my saving grace"
by Gibby McFender January 14, 2009
Smoking meth became a sort of saving grace for Bob. On one hand, he lost all his teeth; on the other, he was at his most productive.
by Russell William Fry April 8, 2020
by Fruit Hunter June 14, 2023