bright side

Idioms and Phrases

A favorable or hopeful aspect, as in Bob is inclined to look on the bright side of everything . This idiom uses bright in the sense of “lit up with gladness or hope.” [First half of 1800s] Also see glass is half full .

Example Sentences

Ms Gopinath said it was also necessary to “look at the bright side” with a resilient world economy after “some very tough knocks”.

From BBC

State education leaders focused on the bright side of the data.

From Los Angeles Times

She also taught them to look at the bright side of life.

From Los Angeles Times

McCracken, who met Nedoroscik at Penn State, described him as “goofy guy” who is “really lighthearted” and “always sees the bright side of things.”

From Salon

On the bright side, however, the Fever did win that game 71-70 for only their second win of the season.

From Los Angeles Times

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