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• Appreciate the humorous aspect of a situation or experience.

  ‘fortunately, the patient saw the funny side of the situation’

  More example sentences

  • ‘at first I was angry about it, but now I see the funny side’
  • ‘Those who laugh out loud and see the funny side of difficult situations are far less likely to have a heart attack than humourless individuals, researchers found.’
  • ‘His willingness to help everyone and his inspiring wit and ability to see the funny side of all situations was a trait of his personality that was very special to all.’
  • ‘Gerry was a wonderful conversationalist and always had the ability to see the funny side of any situation, and was well able to talk on a variety of topics with authority.’
  • ‘He was always the first to see the funny side of any situation and his smile lit up any room he entered.’
  • ‘I suggest cultivating the ability to see the funny side of this situation, it's there if you look hard enough.’