half-full glass
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describes a glass that is partially filled with a liquid, often used metaphorically for optimism
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- The glass was half-full of water on the table.
- She looked at the half-full glass and smiled optimistically.
- He always sees the glass as half-full rather than half-empty.
- There was a half-full glass of wine left from dinner.
- The optimist pointed to the half-full glass as proof of abundance.
- I noticed a half-full glass of milk sitting by the sink.
- Her half-full glass of orange juice sat untouched.
- The waiter removed the half-full glass from the table.
- A half-full glass of beer remained after the toast.
- The philosopher asked whether we see the glass as half-full or half-empty.