one man's loss is another man's gain
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Some people's misfortune is other people's fortune.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Thất bại của người này là may mắn của người khác
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Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “one man's loss is another man's gain” mean?
Some people's misfortune is other people's fortune.
Is “one man's loss is another man's gain” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.