Take sides Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈteɪk/ /ˈsaɪdz

TAYK SYDZ

UK

tˈeɪk/ /sˈaɪdz

TAYK SYDZ

Definition

To support one person or group in an argument or disagreement, instead of staying neutral.

Usage & Nuances

Usually used in conflicts where remaining neutral is possible. Commonly appears as 'refuse to take sides' or 'don't want to take sides.' Can sound slightly negative if neutrality is expected. Similar to 'pick sides,' but 'take sides' sounds more formal.

• Spanish: tomar partido - ponerse de parte de alguien
• Portuguese (BR): tomar partido
• Portuguese (PT): tomar partido
• Chinese (Simplified): 站队 - 偏袒一方
• Chinese (Traditional): 站隊 - 偏袒一方
• Hindi: पक्ष लेना
• Arabic: يأخذ جانبًا - ينحاز
• Bengali: পক্ষ নেওয়া - পক্ষ গ্রহণ করা
• Russian: стать на чью-либо сторону - принимать чью-либо сторону
• Japanese: どちらかの味方をする
• Vietnamese: theo phe - đứng về phía
• Korean: 편을 들다
• Turkish: taraf tutmak
• Urdu: کسی کا ساتھ دینا
• Indonesian: memihak

Example Sentences

It's best not to take sides in their argument.

basic

I don't want to take sides between my friends.

basic

Sometimes you have to take sides in a debate.

basic

He always tries to stay neutral and refuses to take sides.

natural

Don't take sides just because someone is your friend; listen to both stories.

natural

In this situation, it's hard not to take sides, but try to be fair.

natural