How to Pronounce "on the good side of"
expression
AHN thuh GOOD syde uhv
ON thuh GUD syd ov
Definition
To be liked or approved of by someone, especially someone with power or influence. People often try to stay on the good side of a boss or teacher to avoid trouble or gain benefits.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɡʊd/, /ɡɪd/ /ˈsaɪd/ /ˈəv
British English
ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /ɡˈʊd/ /sˈaɪd/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AHN thuh GOOD syde uhv
UK
ON thuh GUD syd ov
Listen in Context
It's always smart to stay on the good side of your teacher.
She brings coffee to her boss to be on the good side of him.
He tries never to argue to stay on the good side of his parents.
If you want that promotion, it's best to be on the good side of your manager.