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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But, on the bright side, three roles for the Oscar nominee means her overall survival rate (and chance for a potential return) is better than most.
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Shania Russell, EW.com, 25 Feb. 2025
When the central bank slashes rates, the interest rates on your checking, savings and money market accounts will also fall—but on the bright side, so will personal loan and credit card rates.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
However, on the bright side, AI is least threatening to labor-intensive careers like construction, skilled trades, installation and repair, and maintenance.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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
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Shania Russell, EW.com, 25 Feb. 2025
When the central bank slashes rates, the interest rates on your checking, savings and money market accounts will also fall—but on the bright side, so will personal loan and credit card rates.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
However, on the bright side, AI is least threatening to labor-intensive careers like construction, skilled trades, installation and repair, and maintenance.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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
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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 21 Jul. 2025.
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