She believes she is on the side of the angels.
on the side of the angels
idiomFighting for or supporting that which is good, just, or benevolent.
Even when the situation became difficult, he remained on the side of the angels by refusing to lie.
By dedicating his life to the protection of the vulnerable, he firmly established himself on the side of the angels in the eyes of the community.
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angel's advocate
Someone who sees what is good about an idea and supports it.
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better angels
Morally upright or otherwise positive attributes of human character.
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bright side
A consoling aspect of a difficult situation.
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butter one's bread on both sides
To profit from two things at the same time, especially when those things seem contradictory or incompatible.
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count angels on pinheads
To focus on obtaining the correct details of something which are largely irrelevant or unimportant.
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enough to make the angels weep
Something so distressing that it causes one to lose hope and faith.
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err on the side of
To behave in a manner which favours or which is biased toward.
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err on the side of caution
To act in the least risky manner in a situation in which one is uncertain about the consequences.
Last updated April 17, 2026