On the side Meaning in English
expression
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈsaɪd
AWN thuh SYDE
ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /sˈaɪd
ON thuh SYDE
Definição
Used to describe something done in addition to your main activity (like another job or an extra dish with a meal) or secretly/in addition to a main relationship.
Uso & Nuances
Commonly used in informal speech for extra jobs ('work on the side'), extra dishes with food ('fries on the side'), or affairs ('seeing someone on the side' = secretly). Context is key to meaning. Not formal in tone. Don't confuse with 'aside'.
Spanish: aparte - adicionalmente - en secretoPortuguese (BR): à parte - adicionalmente - secretamentePortuguese (PT): à parte - adicionalmente - secretamenteChinese (Simplified): 另外 - 兼职 - 秘密地Chinese (Traditional): 另外 - 兼職 - 祕密地Hindi: अलग से - अतिरिक्त रूप से - छुपकरArabic: على الجانب - بشكل إضافي - سراًBengali: অতিরিক্তভাবে - গোপনেRussian: на стороне - дополнительноJapanese: 別に - サイドでVietnamese: bên cạnh - làm thêm - bí mậtKorean: 부업으로 - 따로Turkish: yanında - ek olarak - gizliceUrdu: علاوہ سے - خفیہIndonesian: sampingan - secara diam-diam
Frases de Exemplo
Can I get a salad on the side with my meal?
basic
He works at a store, but he also drives on the side.
basic
She has a little business on the side.
basic
He's married but seeing someone on the side.
natural
I do some graphic design on the side to make extra money.
natural
Could I have the sauce on the side, not on my fish?
natural