saving grace


Meanings

  • (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence;
    • "it was debated whether saving grace could be obtained outside the membership of the church"
  • a redeeming quality or characteristic;
    • "her love of music remains her one saving grace"
    • "her sense of humor has to be a saving grace"
    • "the saving grace for both developments is that they are creating jobs"