# both sides

idiom · CEFR B2

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/both-sides
Updated: 2026-04-22

## Meaning

the two different groups, people, or opinions involved in a fight, argument, or deal.

## Examples

- You should listen to both sides before you decide.
- The mediator met with both sides to help them reach a fair agreement after the long argument.
- A neutral judge must carefully examine the evidence presented by both sides to ensure that the final verdict remains impartial and just.

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