We've found 3 phrases for favourable (0.162 seconds):

God works in mysterious ways »    Expressing confidence that a conundrum has a solution despite it not being apparent.Expressing that a seemingly unfortunate or unfavourable situation or change may be beneficial later or in the long run.Person A: It seems that I'm about to be fired from my job.Person B: Well, God works in mysterious ways - maybe it'll be the kick you need to apply to university...

kiss of death »    Something that may seem good and favourable but that actually brings ruin to hopes, plans, etc.

window dressing »    A means of creating a deceptively favourable impression of something or someone; something for appearance only.

BTW, Why won't you become an editor?