(idiomatic) To focus one's attention on the circumstances of one's life which are pleasant or fortunate, especially with the intention of diverting one's thoughts from serious or disagreeable matters.

Used to express gratitude. (Compare bless you, God bless you.)

Short for may the gods bless you.

Exclamation of surprise.

Synonym of God bless you

simple past tense and past participle of count one's blessings

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of count one's blessings

present participle of count one's blessings

Alternative form of God save the mark

Used to express affection toward the named person.