How to Pronounce "stay on the right side of"
expression
STAY on thuh/ thee RYTE SYDE uhv
stay ON thuh/ thee RYTE SYDE ov
Definition
To keep a good relationship with someone, especially someone in power, so that you avoid trouble or get their approval.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsteɪ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɹaɪt/ /ˈsaɪd/ /ˈəv
British English
stˈeɪ/ /ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /ɹˈaɪt/ /sˈaɪd/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STAY on thuh/ thee RYTE SYDE uhv
UK
stay ON thuh/ thee RYTE SYDE ov
Listen in Context
It's smart to stay on the right side of your boss if you want a promotion.
She tries to stay on the right side of her teachers by always doing her homework.
They try to stay on the right side of the law.
You know it's best to stay on the right side of Jane—she controls the budget.