expression, godan verb (-su)
turn misfortune into fortune; turn a disaster to one's advantage
Proverb emphasizing that one can actively transform a bad situation into a good outcome, often through effort or a change in perspective. The phrase is a complete expression and is typically used as a saying rather than a verb phrase in everyday conversation.
失敗を経験に変えれば、災い転じて福となすことができる。
If you turn failure into experience, you can turn misfortune into fortune.
I was laid off, but turning disaster to my advantage, I went independent and succeeded.