look (at something) through rose-tinted glasses



look (at something) through rose-tinted glasses

To assume a generally optimistic and cheerful attitude (toward something); to focus on the positive aspects (of something). Primarily heard in US. I know nostalgia can be misleading, but I really look at my childhood through rose-tinted glasses. I think Mary is only capable of looking through rose-tinted glasses, like she's in complete denial of the negative things in life!
See also: glass, look

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Samanthasə-MAN-thə (English)English, Italian, Dutch
Viktorie-Czech
Narayana-Hinduism, Indian, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil
Rosheen-Irish
Ormonde-English (Rare)
ElmerEL-mərEnglish