Idiom idiom
on both sides
Meaning
used to describe something that is on the left and the right of a central point, or to talk about two groups in a disagreement.
Examples
“There are tall trees on both sides of the road.”
“The mediator listened carefully to the arguments on both sides before suggesting a fair compromise.”
“The treaty aimed to resolve the long-standing territorial dispute by addressing the legitimate security concerns raised by the representatives on both sides.”
Last updated April 22, 2026