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on the side

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1

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]

2

See on someone's side; on the side of the angels.

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Words nearby on the side

on the run, on the safe side, on the same wavelength, on-the-scene, on the shelf, on the side, on the sidelines, on the side of the angels, on the skids, on the sly, on-the-spot
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Words related to on the side

added, further, increased, new, other, supplementary, later, also, as well, in addition, likewise, too, affixed, appended, more, option, over and above, padding, perk, spare
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