on both sides

idiom

—used to refer to the people who support a position together with the people who support the opposing position

People on both sides of the dispute agree that changes are necessary.

Examples of on both sides in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The team is just a few perimeter players on both sides of the ball away from being a dangerous playoff team. —Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025

There are allegations on both sides and no further court determinations to decide who is telling the truth. —Katie Campione, Deadline, 9 Apr. 2025

And that’s just a really good example on both sides. —Adam Jahns, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025

Add roast and cook until well browned on both sides, 3 to 4 minutes per side; transfer to slow cooker. Reduce heat to medium and add onions to skillet; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and beginning to caramelize, 8 to 10 minutes. —Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2025

Rhymes for on both sides

• disaccharides
• ephemerides
• gangliosides
• insecticides
• neuropeptides
• nucleosides
• nucleotides
• polyamides
• polyimides
• polypeptides
• sulfonamides
• triglycerides