Some people believe spirits talk to us from the other side.
other side
idiomThe afterlife, as a supernatural realm inhabited by spirits of deceased people.
The medium claimed she could receive messages from loved ones who had passed to the other side.
Throughout history, poets and philosophers have pondered what mysteries await the human soul once it finally crosses over to the other side.
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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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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.
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get out of bed on the wrong side
To start the day in a bad mood for no apparent reason.
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get up on the wrong side of the bed
To feel irritable; to be in a bad mood; to have a bad day from the start, for no particular reason.
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have time on one's side
To not be rushed; to have plenty of time to do something.
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know which side one's bread is buttered on
To be aware of where one's interests lie in a situation.
Last updated April 17, 2026