a/the bright spot
bright spot
A positive occurrence in an otherwise sad or negative situation. His granddaughter coming to visit him in the nursing home was always a bright spot in Jim's day.
See also: bright, spot
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
a/the ˈbright spot
a good or pleasant part of something that is unpleasant or bad in all other ways: The win last week was the only bright spot in their last ten games.See also: bright, spot
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- bright spot
- be for the best
- all for the best
- take a turn for the worse
- on a (subject or activity) kick
- know it all
- know-it-all
- deafening silence
- DOS
- a rum go