English Explanatory Dictionary

look on the bright side

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Word forms

look on the bright side looks on the bright side looking on the bright side looked on the bright side look on the bright side of it

Synonyms

look on the positive side

Related words

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