light side of the Force
- noun
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lado luminoso de la Fuerza
- Choosing kindness is embracing the light side of the Force.
Examples
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She joked that by donating, she was choosing the light side of the Force over selfishness today.
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When faced with a tough decision, she strives to follow the light side of the Force and do what is morally right.
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During the debate, many urged the candidates to take the light side of the Force on climate policy.
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Advisers told him his best course was to align with the light side of the Force for public support.
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In difficult times, we must remember the light side of the Force.
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In her volunteer work, she always chooses the light side of the Force by helping those in need.
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He believes that standing up for what is right reflects the light side of the Force we should all embrace.
Synonyms
3
7.9
Acting in a good and fair way to help others
How Moral
54
2.4
Surface Forms
Morphology
light + side + of + the + Force
The components 'light' (commonly metaphorical for good) and 'side' (an aspect or choice) make the general idea of a morally good option reasonably inferable from the words. However, 'the Force' is a culturally specific, idiomatic reference to Star Wars and the phrase carries connotations tied to that source; full understanding therefore depends on prior exposure, so it is not fully transparent.
Etymology
Light side of the Force is now used as a funny or serious metaphor from Star Wars to mean choosing the 'good' or 'moral' option in real life. The image of picking the light over the dark helps people say they will act kindly or do the right thing.