on the bright side

idiom

US
used to refer to the good part of something that is mostly bad
He lost the race, but on the bright side, he didn't get hurt.
Your cat is very sick right now, but try to look on the bright side. She can be treated with medicine.

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That initial audit can identify discrepancies and alert a family to an unsustainable trajectory of spending (or on the bright side, highlight the opportunity to spend more if desired). Sharon Olson, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024 So grab your salmons and bubble gums, your crimsons and corals, and join us on the bright side — for Valentine’s Day and beyond. Ebony-Renee Baker, refinery29.com, 14 Feb. 2024 However, on the bright side, Mike observed that there is a growing awareness of wellness among professionals, employers, and industry networking groups. Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 25 June 2024 But on the bright side, your phone camera is a great tool for finding the glow. Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 June 2024 But on the bright side, the luxury industry is more resilient when compared to some other consumer sectors of the economy. Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 25 Dec. 2023 And on the bright side, Glee released it as a charity single with 100 percent profits going to the Band Aid Trust. 11. Vulture, 19 Dec. 2023 However, on the bright side, Nouchi said just a small dab of wasabi offers the same benefits as the capsule supplement used in the Tohoku study, or 0.8 milligrams of 6-MSITC. Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 7 Dec. 2023 Grab a bike from Bay Wheels and pack your appetite for a delicious 48 hours on the bright side of the Bay. Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 15 June 2023

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“On the bright side.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20bright%20side. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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