look on the bright side of it
To examine an aspect or facet of something in a positive view.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Try to look on the bright side of it.”
“Even though we lost the game, we should look on the bright side of it and focus on our improvement.”
“Despite the sudden cancellation of the project, she chose to look on the bright side of it, viewing the unexpected free time as a valuable opportunity for personal reflection.”
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bright and early
(Very) early in the morning.
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bright lights
The glamour and glitz of a place, especially a big city.
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bright line
A clear distinction in the context of a legal, moral, ethical, or analytical judgment.
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bright side
A consoling aspect of a difficult situation.
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bright spark
A person who is intelligent, clever or quick-witted.
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bright young thing
One who is youthful, clever, eager, and high-spirited in manner and attractive in appearance.
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butcher's
[Cockney slang]look
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butter one's bread on both sides
To profit from two things at the same time, especially when those things seem contradictory or incompatible.
Last updated August 10, 2026