on the side
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In addition to the main portion of something; also, in addition to one's regular job. For example, He ordered some French fries on the side , or She often prepared tax returns on the side . [Second half of 1800s]
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Example Sentences
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History is also on the side of the Santa rally, as a weak start to December has not typically derailed it.
From MarketWatch
Because he is the heartbeat of the team and a massive part of the dressing room, it would be a huge ask for someone else to take on the side with Stokes in the ranks.
From BBC
It gutted the Rebels’ staff on the side of the ball where Golding needed the most help.
One morning, I found a colleague searching for cash on the side of the machine because Claudius said it had left it there for her.
While the NFL’s agreement with the union says that the league must be the primary employer of the referees, many still work other jobs on the side.
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