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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"Any hobbies or passions I had on the side were kind of just put on the side."
From BBC
A dog owner in Italy has been accused of training their canine to dump bags of rubbish on the side of a road.
From BBC
He felt that a return before opening day was a bit ambitious, and that it would be better to err on the side of caution.
From Los Angeles Times
Pushing off before the lights go out results in heavy penalties or even disqualification and that led to many of the sliders erring on the side of caution with some hesitant starts.
From BBC
In the selection of his back three, Townsend erred on the side of caution and form.
From BBC
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