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look on the dark side

idiom

To examine a situation, usually unfavorable, from a negative perspective; to be pessimistic or miserable.


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  1. 01

    bright side

    A consoling aspect of a difficult situation.

  2. 02

    Butcher's

    [Cockney slang]look

    via butcher's hook

  3. 03

    dark cloud

    A situation or future event that causes worry, problems or unhappiness, likened to such a cloud overhead in the sky.

  4. 04

    dark horse

    Someone who possesses talents or favorable characteristics that are not known or expected by others.

  5. 05

    dirty look

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

  6. 06

    err on the side of

    To behave in a manner which favours or which is biased toward.

  7. 07

    err on the side of caution

    To act in the least risky manner in a situation in which one is uncertain about the consequences.

  8. 08

    get out of bed on the wrong side

    To start the day in a bad mood for no apparent reason.

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