diamond in the rough »
A person whose goodness or other positive qualities are hidden by a harsh or unremarkable surface appearance.
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give the devil his due »
To acknowledge the positive qualities of a person who is unpleasant or disliked.
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go from zero to hero »
To change from negative outcome to positive outcome. To improve one's fortunes significantly.
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in the black »
Having positive net income; having greater income than expenses; making a profit.
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keep it up »
To maintain or continue a positive streak.
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kill the rabbit »
To get a positive test result from an old-fashioned pregnancy test.
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loaded word »
Any word, set phrase or idiom that has strong positive or negative connotations beyond their ordinary definition.
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on the plus side »
Positively; from a favorable view or perspective.
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put one's best foot forward »
To show oneself in the best or most positive way possible; to make a favorable impression.
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red letter day »
Usually very positive, sometimes very negative.
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rose-colored glasses »
An optimistic perception of something; a positive opinion; seeing something in a positive way, often thinking of it as better than it actually is.
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showstopper »
A performance or segment of a theatrical production that induces a positive reaction strong enough to pause the production.
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spring in one's step »
Enthusiasm, energy or a positive outlook or cheerful attitude.
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tell you the truth »
Used to positively assert the frank honesty of an associated statement of set of statements; equivalent to "to you tell the truth".
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ups and downs »
Periods of positive and negative events, moods, or interactions; highs and lows.
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wear rose-colored glasses »
To see the positive in things while being oblivious to the negative.
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write up »
To write about positively.
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you can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar »
It's easier to persuade others with polite requests and a positive attitude than with rude demands and negativity.
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you can hang your hat on that »
It's something to put faith in, to rely upon or trust (when used in a positive connotation).
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you only get what you give »
There is a positive correlation between the effort one puts in and the benefits one receives.
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