Meaning
- always try to see the good things even in bad situations
- to be positive and optimistic despite problems
- no matter what difficulties or challenges you are going through, you should remain optimistic
- to find all the positive possibilities that would result from the hardships you are experiencing
Example Sentences
- Don't worry about your exam score; look on the bright side. It is a significant improvement from the previous exam.
- Besides what is coming our way, we should look on the bright side and at least wear a smile.
- The COVID-19 pandemic has been a huge blow but, look on the bright side. It exposed loopholes in the healthcare systems.
- Many patients who have cancer should sometimes look on the bright side, especially when it is detected in its early stages.
- Nothing is impossible for Junior John Cena if he learns to look on the bright side.
Origin
The phrase can be traced back in 1932 from a British Musical Comedy film called "Looking on the Bright Side." It is a film featuring actors Gracie Fields and Richard Dolman. It narrates a story of two lovers who are into musical acts, and as soon as one of them gets a taste of fame, they run off after another actress. The expression is always a pointer to look back at the bright side of your life no matter the situation.
The phrase is also used in the British Monty Python play in the song " the life of Brian " and can be explained as taking it easy even during hard times.
