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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Examples (10)

  • 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.