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be as bright as a button (British & Australian)

to be intelligent and able to think quickly. She was bright as a button - always asking questions and quick to help.

See also: button

be bright and breezy

to be happy and confident. I get a bit depressed at times, whereas Gill's always bright and breezy.

be bright-eyed and bushy-tailed (humorous)

to be full of energy and eager to do things. She was bright-eyed and bushy-tailed the next morning, despite having been up half the night.

bright and early

very early in the morning. You're up bright and early.

See also: early

the bright lights

exciting and attractive people and places in big cities. I went in search of the bright lights, but all I found was poverty and loneliness.

See also: lights

a bright spark (British & Australian)

an intelligent person. Some bright spark was clearing up and threw my invitation away.

See also: spark

a bright spot

a pleasant or successful event or period of time when most other things are unpleasant or not successful. The only bright spot in Liverpool's disastrous performance was a stunning goal in the second half. (often + in)

See also: spot

look on the bright side

to try to see something good in a bad situation. Look on the bright side. The accident insurance might pay for a new car.

See also: look, side

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bright and early

very early in the morning. You'll have to be at the airport bright and early to make that flight.

See also: early

the bright side

the good parts or features of a mostly unpleasant situation. There's a bright side to this – at least you can learn from your mistake.

Usage notes: often used in the form look on the bright side: They tried to look on the bright side when their flight was rerouted to another city.

See also: side