a small sign of improvement or success in a difficult situation
"Even in the hardest times, he never gave up because there was always a glimmer of hope."
to stay confident that things will turn out well
the real value of something can only be judged when it's put...
when one opportunity is lost, another appears
to stop being so serious or stressed
to be tough in making a deal or negotiation
a feeling of being calm and free from worry