on someone's side

idiom

1
: supporting someone in his or her opinion, position, etc.
Are you on my side or his?
Whose side are you on, anyway?
2
: as an advantage
He is not a very tall basketball player, but he does have quickness on his side.
3
: helping someone to succeed
Luck seems to be on your side tonight.
Time is on our side. We may well finish the project on time.

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“On someone's side.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20someone%27s%20side. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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