look on the dark side

look on the bright side

To examine a situation, usually unfavorable, from a positive perspecti …

look on the bright side of it

To examine an aspect or facet of something in a positive view.

prophet of doom

a pessimistic person who sees possible calamity in every situation.

negative Nancy

A person who is considered excessively and disagreeably pessimistic.

on the plus side

Positively; from a favorable view or perspective.

take a gander

To take a look; to check or examine.