through rose-colored glasses

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with an attitude that things are better than they really are Looked at through rose-colored glasses, the story of women's role in the state's politics could be considered a success.

Usage notes: usually used with see something or look at something: The magazine had a habit of looking at social issues through rose-colored glasses.

See also: glass, through

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