Please set your books one side while we clean the table.
one side
idiomA place where things are stored or reserved, as in
Origin
disputed originProbably short for "move to one side", that is to one side of a passageway.
The carpenter kept the best pieces of wood one side for his personal projects.
She carefully placed the delicate antique ornaments one side, ensuring they remained protected from the chaos of the moving process.
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as best one can
In the best possible way, given one's circumstances and abilities.
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as far as one knows
To the best of one's knowledge, as far as someone knows or possible information to be gathered about the topic, subject, aspect, or situation.
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back to square one
Located back at the start, as after a dead end or failure.
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beat as one
To share the same feelings.
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become one flesh
To join together in marriage; to develop a unifying bond as a result of marrying.
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bite off more than one can chew
To try to do too much; to take on or attempt more than one is capable of doing.
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bite the big one
To perform poorly; to fail.
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bite the hand that feeds one
To cause harm to a benefactor (especially one that one is dependent on, thus with the idea that this behaviour is self-damaging).
Last updated April 17, 2026