on the side

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 .

Example Sentences

Spurs coach Mitch Johnson said the team were erring on the side of caution in their handling of Wembanyama's calf problem.

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An off-duty law enforcement officer was arrested in Riverside County last week after pulling a firearm on a 17-year-old and detaining him on the side of the road.

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He was a chemical engineer for his career, but he did magic on the side.

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Now there is a trend to err on the side of caution.

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In two separate highly graphic videos, two bodies can be seen lying on the side road next to St Andrew's Anglican Church.

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