on someone's side
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In support of someone's views or interests, as in I'm glad you're on my side in this debate, or With the Canadians on our side, we should be able to persuade the Mexicans of a North American policy. [1300s]
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Words nearby on someone's side
Onslow, on someone's, on someone's back, on someone's coattails, on someone's nerves, on someone's side, on speaking terms, on spec, onstage, on standby, on-stream
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