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
See also:
  • 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