Take to one side Meaning in English
expression
ˈteɪk/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈwən/ /ˈsaɪd
TAYK tuh wun SYDE
tˈeɪk/ /tˈuː/ /wˈɒn/ /sˈaɪd
TAYK too WON SYDE
Definition
To move someone away from a group so you can talk to them privately or in confidence.
Usage & Nuances
This is a semi-formal idiom often used when someone wants to have a private discussion, especially to give advice, criticism, or discuss sensitive topics. Common with verbs like 'I'll take you to one side' or 'She took me to one side'. Can apply in work, school, or informal situations.
Spanish: llevar a un lado - apartar a solasPortuguese (BR): levar para o lado - puxar de ladoPortuguese (PT): levar para o lado - puxar de ladoChinese (Simplified): 拉到一旁 - 单独带走Chinese (Traditional): 拉到一旁 - 單獨帶走Hindi: एक तरफ ले जाना - अलग ले जानाArabic: يأخذ على جنب - يختلي بهBengali: আলাদাভাবে নিয়ে যাওয়া - একপাশে ডেকে নিয়ে যাওয়াRussian: отвести в сторонуJapanese: そっと呼び寄せる - そばに呼ぶVietnamese: kéo ra một bênKorean: 따로 데리고 가다Turkish: bir kenara çekmekUrdu: ایک طرف لے جاناIndonesian: mengajak ke samping - menarik ke samping
Example Sentences
Can I take you to one side for a minute?
basic
The teacher took him to one side after class.
basic
Please take her to one side and explain quietly.
basic
He took me to one side and told me the real story.
natural
If there’s a problem, just take me to one side and we’ll fix it.
natural
She always takes new employees to one side to give some advice.
natural