on the bright side
on the bright side
Considering the positive, beneficial, advantageous, etc., aspects of a situation, especially one that is or would be otherwise negative, detrimental, or disadvantageous. Look on the bright side—at least you got a severance package. The movie is sold out, but, on the bright side, there are plenty of other ones I wouldn't mind seeing.
See also: bright, on, side
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
on the bright side
Fig. [ignoring the bad for a moment] considering the positive aspects of a situation. (See also look on the bright side.) On the bright side, the car you wrecked was covered by insurance.
See also: bright, on, side
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
on the — side
rather —. 1996 Wanderlust This is a serious jacket with big pockets and a well thought out design, though a little on the heavy side.
See also: on, side, something
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- on the plus side
- on the something side
- on the upside
- on the credit side
- on the credit side (of the ledger)
- roundabout
- it's swings and roundabouts
- what you lose on the swings, you gain on the roundabouts
- windward
- to windward of