this side of

Idioms

Short of, before, as in I think she's still this side of forty, or I doubt they'll arrive this side of noon. [First half of 1400s]

Example Sentences

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On this side of the pond, the 10-year Treasury note yield rose 10 basis points on the week to 4.38%, the highest level since July.

From Barron's • Mar. 22, 2026

He promiscuously puts his name on everything this side of the moon, and I probably shouldn’t even mention that particular satellite, lest he get ideas.

From Slate • Feb. 16, 2026

And so Karp now ranks as the most consequential figure on this side of the Atlantic to be undone by his Epstein connections—though that table is subject to revision with each new tranche of emails.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

Mr Gillies is not the only person to note an Americanisation of politics on this side of the Atlantic in the age of Donald Trump and social media.

From BBC • Oct. 8, 2025

There was no snowstorm, no churning sky, no assaulting cold on this side of the witch’s palace.

From "Breadcrumbs" by Anne Ursu

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