Take sides against Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈteɪk/ /ˈsaɪdz/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst

TAYK SYDZ uh-GAYNST

UK

tˈeɪk/ /sˈaɪdz/ /ɐɡˈɛnst

TAYK SYDZ uh-GENST

Definition

To support one person or group in a conflict by opposing another person or group.

Usage & Nuances

Neutral to slightly formal. Common in discussions of arguments, politics, or family disputes. Usually followed by 'someone' or 'something' (e.g., 'take sides against her'). Implies active choice to oppose.

• Spanish: ponerse en contra de - tomar partido en contra de
• Portuguese (BR): ficar do lado contra - tomar partido contra
• Portuguese (PT): ficar do lado contra - tomar partido contra
• Chinese (Simplified): 站在...对立的一方 - 反对...的一方
• Chinese (Traditional): 站在...對立的一方 - 反對...的一方
• Hindi: के खिलाफ पक्ष लेना
• Arabic: ينحاز ضدّ
• Bengali: বিরুদ্ধ পক্ষ নেওয়া - কারো বিপক্ষে পক্ষ নেওয়া
• Russian: встать на сторону против - принимать чью-то сторону против
• Japanese: 〜に対して味方する - 〜の反対側につく
• Vietnamese: đứng về phía chống lại - theo phe chống lại
• Korean: ~에 반대편에 서다 - ~을(를) 편들어 반대하다
• Turkish: birinin karşısında taraf tutmak - birine karşı taraf olmak
• Urdu: کسی کے خلاف طرف لینا - مخالفت میں طرف لینا
• Indonesian: memihak melawan - berpihak terhadap

Example Sentences

She refused to take sides against her friends.

basic

It's not fair to take sides against someone without hearing their story.

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The teacher did not take sides against any student during the argument.

basic

He didn’t want to take sides against his brother, so he stayed out of the fight.

natural

Sometimes friends want you to take sides against another, but that can make things worse.

natural

Even if you disagree, you don't always have to take sides against people you care about.

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