sunny side

American  

noun

1. the part upon which sunlight falls.

   the sunny side of the house.

2. a pleasant or hopeful aspect or part.

   the sunny side of life.

3. some age less than one specified.

   You're still on the sunny side of thirty.

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sunny side British  

noun

1. the cheerful aspect or point of view

   look on the sunny side of things

2. informal younger than (a specified age)

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sunny side Idioms  

1. The pleasant or cheerful aspect of something, as in Beth always sees the sunny side of events like graduations . This idiom alludes to the area on which sunlight falls. [First half of 1800s]

2. on the sunny side of . At an age less than, younger than, as in He's still on the sunny side of forty . [Second half of 1800s]

3. sunny-side up . Fried so that the yolk remains intact and uppermost, as in I ordered my eggs sunny-side up and you brought me scrambled eggs . This expression transfers the appearance of the sun to that of an egg yolk. [c. 1900]

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Etymology

Origin of sunny side

First recorded in 1825–35

Example Sentences

"She was a unique character, always seeing the sunny side of life she had a wicked sense of humour and always laughed at my bad jokes," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2024

This sunny side facing Boston Common--these grand old mansions were built for Boston's rich and powerful families.

From Scientific American • Nov. 2, 2023

The Obertos illustrate the complex familial structures that have left a footprint on the sunny side of the Cascades.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 31, 2023

His first team was 7-20, and not until going 13-12 last season were the Toros on the sunny side of .500.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2023

There were wild strawberries growing on the sunny side of the ridge in a little clearing in the trees.

From "The Sun Also Rises" by Ernest Hemingway

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