English Reference
Idiom idiom

the other side of sth


the position or area across from you or across from a specific place.


SIMPLE

“My house is on the other side of the street.”

CONTEXTUAL

“We waited for the bus on the other side of the park because it was closer to the station.”

COMPLEX

“The explorers finally reached the other side of the mountain range, where they discovered a lush valley hidden from the rest of the world.”

Last updated April 22, 2026