Meaning of 'Look on the bright side'
What does the saying 'Look on the bright side' mean?
Idiom: Look on the bright side
Meaning:
If you look on the bright side, you try to see things in an optimistic way, especially when something has gone wrong.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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