end on a positive note
end on a positive note
To conclude (something) at some desirable or successful point or with some pleasant piece of news. A noun or pronoun can be used between "end" and "on." I know we've had quite a few disappointments, but let's win this last game and end the season on a positive note! The CEO's speech at the Annual General Meeting ended on quite a positive note when he announced that there would be a company-wide bonus at the end of the year. No, I didn't win the prestigious award, but just being nominated allowed me to end my academic career on a positive note.
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