looked on the bright side
Chose hopeful thinking
To look on the bright side is to focus on the positive aspects of a difficult situation rather than dwelling on what's wrong.
The phrase implies optimism despite circumstances that might justify complaint or despair: I lost my job, but I'm trying to look on the bright side—at least I have time to figure out what I really want to do.
- silver liningConsolation within misfortune
- every cloudTroubles bring benefits
- glass half fullPositive outlook metaphor
- hopefulFeeling positive expectation
- positive thinkingHopeful mental outlook
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