Idiom Breakdown

look on the bright side

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Definition

To examine a situation, usually unfavorable, from a positive perspective; to be cheerful or optimistic.

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In Context

"Look on the bright side. At least having a broken leg means Joyce will have to do the TPS reports until they remember to send your laptop over."
"Patrick O'Brien: No hard feelings? I've been falsely accused, had the crap kicked out of me, now I have no job. Gene Hunt: Look on the bright side. Still got your health. So, you know, every cloud."

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Also Said As

look on the positive side

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See Also

the glass half-full
count one's blessings
every cloud has a silver lining