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(figuratively) To focus on the positive aspects of a situation; to adopt an optimistic attitude towards life in general.

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see the glass half-full

Source Word

see the glass half-full

Verb

figuratively

(figuratively) To focus on the positive aspects of a situation; to adopt an optimistic attitude towards life in general.

Japanese Meaning

状況の良い面に目を向ける / 楽観的な見方をする / 積極的・前向きな態度を取る

Even after the setback, she tries to see the glass half-full and encourages the team.

挫折の後でも、彼女は物事の良い面に目を向けてチームを励ましている。

Sense（1）

(figuratively) To focus on the positive aspects of a situation; to adopt an optimistic attitude towards life in general.

sees the glass half-full

（ present singular third-person ）

seeing the glass half-full

（ participle present ）

saw the glass half-full

（ past ）

seen the glass half-full

（ participle past ）