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

Muscle weakness may switch from one side of the body to the other but is rarely felt on both sides at the same time.14 People with hemiplegic migraines may also experience:14 Headache Visual, sensory, or speech auras Fever Fatigue Clumsy movement 9. —Janelle McSwiggin, Msn, Health, 17 Mar. 2025

Flagg is a difference-maker on both sides of the ball. —Mark Davis, Newsweek, 16 Mar. 2025

However, with a mix of new faces and familiar crossovers on both sides, tomorrow’s game marks a new sense of excitement in the SoCal rivalry as both teams will look to make a strong start for the new season. —Jackie Gutierrez, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are worried that Trump’s tariff plans are hurting the economy, and voicing concern about downturns in the stock market. —Jared Gans, The Hill, 15 Mar. 2025

Rhymes for on both sides

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