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look on the bright side

idiom
Meaning

To examine a situation, usually unfavorable, from a positive perspective; to be cheerful or optimistic.


Examples
SIMPLE

Try to look on the bright side of things.

CONTEXTUAL

Even though the flight was delayed, she told her friends to look on the bright side because they had more time to talk.

COMPLEX

When the project failed, the manager encouraged the team to look on the bright side, noting that the lessons learned would prove invaluable for their future endeavors.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    bright and early

    (Very) early in the morning.

  2. 02

    bright lights

    The glamour and glitz of a place, especially a big city.

  3. 03

    bright line

    A clear distinction in the context of a legal, moral, ethical, or analytical judgment.

  4. 04

    bright side

    A consoling aspect of a difficult situation.

  5. 05

    bright spark

    A person who is intelligent, clever or quick-witted.

  6. 06

    bright young thing

    One who is youthful, clever, eager, and high-spirited in manner and attractive in appearance.

  7. 07

    butcher's

    [Cockney slang]look

  8. 08

    dirty look

    An unpleasant or disdainful look or expression, often directed at someone.

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