on the right/wrong side of (someone)
idiom
: doing things that cause someone to like or dislike one
If you get on the wrong side of him he can be very mean.
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These statistics don’t merely indicate that the Administration is on the wrong side of the law.
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Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 4 Apr. 2025
Despite no Champions League revenue and having a poor domestic season in 2023-24, Chelsea stayed on the right side of Premier League rules
UEFA’s rules, however, are more rigid and do not allow for the sale of tangible assets to sister companies to count towards their FFP calculations.
—Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
Most ports sit in a recessed area on the right side of the back of the TV, facing right.
—PC Magazine, 1 Apr. 2025
Mason allegedly drove on the wrong side of the road and hit three vehicles, including an SUV.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2025
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Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 4 Apr. 2025
Despite no Champions League revenue and having a poor domestic season in 2023-24, Chelsea stayed on the right side of Premier League rules
UEFA’s rules, however, are more rigid and do not allow for the sale of tangible assets to sister companies to count towards their FFP calculations.
—Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
Most ports sit in a recessed area on the right side of the back of the TV, facing right.
—PC Magazine, 1 Apr. 2025
Mason allegedly drove on the wrong side of the road and hit three vehicles, including an SUV.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2025
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“On the right/wrong side of (someone).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20right%2Fwrong%20side%20of%20%28someone%29. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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