on the plus side
phrase
—used to describe the more appealing or attractive part of something
On the minus side, the job doesn't pay very well, but on the plus side, the hours are very convenient.
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But on the plus side, American players are increasingly breaking into these top European leagues, White said.
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“On the plus side.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20plus%20side. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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