on one's side
The phrase "on one's side" is commonly used to describe support or advantage in various contexts.
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Definition
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(supportive)Backing or advocating for someone.
Example
- She felt reassured knowing her friends were on her side.
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(advantageous)Having circumstances or factors that favor success.
Example
- With the latest data on his side, he was confident in his presentation.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "on one's side":
on sideon the sideone sidein favor ofin favoron one's backchoose sidesother sideon someone's backin one's bookerr on the side ofhave time on one's sideover againststand behindon the other side ofthe wrong side ofon one's own accounton the same pageafter one's own hearton one's legs