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.

Examples of on the bright side in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But thinking on the bright side, Coppolino said Kenny's behavior has been better since rescuing him in June. —Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025

But on the bright side, the door is now wide open for other 9-1-1 stars to board the Odyssey (which means there is still hope that Buck and Tristan will come face-to-face). —Shania Russell, EW.com, 20 Feb. 2025

But, on the bright side, the flavor did wear off by the end of the day after a few hand washes while still imparting a high-shine finish to my nails. —Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 30 Jan. 2025

Temperatures might not feel like it, but winter is officially here — and on the bright side, our days are about to start getting longer again. —Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Dec. 2024

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

Rhymes for on the bright side

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