How to Pronounce "keep on the right side"
expression
ˈkip/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɹaɪt/ /ˈsaɪd
KEEP on thuh RIGHT SYDE
kˈiːp/ /ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /ɹˈaɪt/ /sˈaɪd
KEEP on thuh RYTE SYDE
Definition
To try to have a good relationship with a person in authority or someone important, often to get some benefit or avoid trouble.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkip/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɹaɪt/ /ˈsaɪd
British English
kˈiːp/ /ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /ɹˈaɪt/ /sˈaɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KEEP on thuh RIGHT SYDE
UK
KEEP on thuh RYTE SYDE
Listen in Context
It's smart to keep on the right side of your teacher.
He tries to keep on the right side of his boss for promotions.
You need to keep on the right side of the security guard to get in easily.
I always try to keep on the right side of IT—they can really help when my computer breaks.