bright side

Idioms

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

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bright side

I like to look on the bright side.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026

On the bright side, it looks like Cunningham might not have the fortitude for the life of a crusader.

From Salon ● Aug. 9, 2026

You don’t like me because I’m living on the bright side?

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2026

But the partially destroyed frescoes have offered up a bright side, she said.

From Barron's ● Jun. 12, 2026

I know Dad is trying to point out the bright side, but I glower.

From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari

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