ENGLISH
REFERENCE

on the other side of sth

idiom
Meaning

This describes a location that is across a space or barrier from you. For example, across a street, a river, or a room.


Examples
SIMPLE

The grocery store is on the other side of the street.

CONTEXTUAL

We waited for the train on the other side of the tracks while the rain poured down.

COMPLEX

The small village sat quietly on the other side of the mountain, hidden away from the busy city life.

Last updated April 22, 2026