mixed blessing mixed blessing {n.} Something good that has bad features. John's new bicycle was a mixed blessing. The other boys were always asking John to ride it. Categories: add yours {n.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 To section: M Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Leave my opinion