a pleasant or successful event or period of time when most other things are unpleasant or not successful.
The only bright spot in Liverpool's disastrous performance was a stunning goal in the second half.
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bright spot
A positive occurrence in an otherwise sad or negative situation. His granddaughter coming to visit him in the nursing home was always a bright spot in Jim's day.
a/the ˈbright spot
a good or pleasant part of something that is unpleasant or bad in all other ways: The win last week was the only bright spot in their last ten games.