ENGLISH
REFERENCE

on both sides

idiom
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
SIMPLE

There are tall trees on both sides of the road.

CONTEXTUAL

The mediator listened carefully to the arguments on both sides before suggesting a fair compromise.

COMPLEX

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