look on the dark side
idiomTo examine a situation, usually unfavorable, from a negative perspective; to be pessimistic or miserable.
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bright side
A consoling aspect of a difficult situation.
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Butcher's
[Cockney slang]look
via butcher's hook
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dark cloud
A situation or future event that causes worry, problems or unhappiness, likened to such a cloud overhead in the sky.
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dark horse
Someone who possesses talents or favorable characteristics that are not known or expected by others.
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dirty look
An unpleasant or disdainful look or expression, often directed at someone.
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err on the side of
To behave in a manner which favours or which is biased toward.
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err on the side of caution
To act in the least risky manner in a situation in which one is uncertain about the consequences.
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get out of bed on the wrong side
To start the day in a bad mood for no apparent reason.