How to Pronounce "stay on the good side of"
expression
STAY on thuh GUUD side uhv
STAY on thuh GUUD side ov
Definition
To act in a way that keeps someone happy with you, especially if they have power or influence over you.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsteɪ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɡʊd/, /ɡɪd/ /ˈsaɪd/ /ˈəv
British English
stˈeɪ/ /ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /ɡˈʊd/ /sˈaɪd/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STAY on thuh GUUD side uhv
UK
STAY on thuh GUUD side ov
Listen in Context
He always tries to stay on the good side of his boss.
It's smart to stay on the good side of your teachers.
They want to stay on the good side of the manager.
If you want that promotion, you should probably stay on the good side of your boss.