on the bright side

phrase

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 look, on the bright side, you got nominated for an Academy Award. — Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 13 Mar. 2026

But on the bright side, the Chiefs’ quarterback is the early favorite to win the next FIFA Peace Prize. — Kevin Cusick, Twin Cities, 12 Dec. 2025

But on the bright side, Chicago has some very talented prospects, especially on the mound. — Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025

But on the bright side they’re still ranked fourth in the state behind the Tennessee Volunteers, Memphis Tigers and Vanderbilt Commodores. — Kevin Cusick, Twin Cities, 2 Oct. 2025

Rhymes for on the bright side

• acetamide
• acetonide
• acidified
• antimonide
• beatified
• benzaldehyde
• borohydride
• chalcogenide
• commodified
• decalcified
• declassified
• disaccharide