ENGLISH
REFERENCE

the other side of the world

idiom
Meaning

a place that is very far away from where you are, usually on a different continent.


Examples
SIMPLE

My best friend lives on the other side of the world.

CONTEXTUAL

He moved to the other side of the world for a new job, so we only talk online.

COMPLEX

Despite being separated by the other side of the world, they maintained a close friendship through constant letters and late-night video calls.

Last updated April 22, 2026