bright spot
Noun
Meaning
(figuratively) A good part of something that is otherwise fairly bad or unpleasant.
Synonym: silver lining
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see bright, spot.
Source: en.wiktionary.orgSynonyms
Examples
There's a bright spot in every dark cloud.
The Internet is a bright spot for our struggling economy and functioning just fine without what amounts to a federal pat-down of the inner workings of the Internet.
There is a bright spot or two for the Spaniards. French toast has become freedom toast on the Air Force One breakfast menu, but the Spanish omelet is still a Spanish omelet.
This is an exciting time for farmers and ranchers of all types and sizes as agriculture is a bright spot in the American economy. In 2011, agricultural exports hit a record high and producers saw their best incomes in nearly 40 years.