How to Pronounce "keep on the right side of"
expression
KEEP awn thuh RYTE SYDE uhv
KEEP on thuh RYTE SYDE ov
Definition
To make sure someone thinks well of you by being polite, helpful, or not offending them, usually because you want something or want to avoid trouble.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkip/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɹaɪt/ /ˈsaɪd/ /ˈəv
British English
kˈiːp/ /ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /ɹˈaɪt/ /sˈaɪd/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KEEP awn thuh RYTE SYDE uhv
UK
KEEP on thuh RYTE SYDE ov
Listen in Context
You should keep on the right side of your teacher if you want extra help.
He tries to keep on the right side of his boss to get a promotion.
It’s wise to keep on the right side of the neighbors.
If you want things to go smoothly at work, it's best to keep on the right side of the office manager.