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.

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Yeah, I’m happy to be 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

Because he owns a business selling e-moto parts and accessories, he saw a bright side to tougher enforcement.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

And if worse comes to worst, he'll look on the bright side.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

I need to look on the bright side, as Gram always said.

From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline

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