English Reference
Idiom idiom

on the left


This phrase tells you the location of something. It is the opposite of 'on the right'.


SIMPLE

“The library is on the left.”

CONTEXTUAL

“You will see the post office on the left after you turn the corner.”

COMPLEX

“As you walk down the narrow cobblestone street, you will notice the historic theater standing prominently on the left.”

Last updated April 22, 2026