on the right side of (an age)
idiom
informal
—used with an age (such as 30, 40, 50, etc.) to say that someone is younger than that age
She's still on the right side of 40.
Examples of on the right side of (an age) in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Our Canadian partners once again prove their dedication to standing on the right side of history.
—
Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
But watch Mason Gillis on the right side of the floor.
—Cj Moore, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
The vehicle hit a concrete wall on the right side of the road, then veered across the freeway and struck another concrete wall on the opposite side of the road, according to troopers.
—Kate Linderman, Kansas City Star, 24 Feb. 2025
The victim — who was identified as his girlfriend in an arrest warrant affidavit, per The Dallas Morning News — allegedly left the apartment and went to call her family and police after being struck on the right side of her face.
—Latoya Gayle, People.com, 17 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for on the right side of (an age)
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
But watch Mason Gillis on the right side of the floor.
—Cj Moore, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
The vehicle hit a concrete wall on the right side of the road, then veered across the freeway and struck another concrete wall on the opposite side of the road, according to troopers.
—Kate Linderman, Kansas City Star, 24 Feb. 2025
The victim — who was identified as his girlfriend in an arrest warrant affidavit, per The Dallas Morning News — allegedly left the apartment and went to call her family and police after being struck on the right side of her face.
—Latoya Gayle, People.com, 17 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for on the right side of (an age)
Cite this Entry
“On the right side of (an age).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20right%20side%20of%20%28an%20age%29. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share