on the side

phrase

1
: in addition to the main portion
2
: in addition to a principal occupation
3
: secretly outside of one's marriage or romantic relationship
seeing another woman on the side

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His impressive presence, however, does not go unnoticed, especially with offensive spirit animal George Kittle rehabilitating on the side. — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 29 July 2026 This 18-wheeler ended up dangling off a concrete barrier on the side of a highway after a crash in Houston. — Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 27 July 2026 Complete the vignette with a stack of ceramic bowls or a pitcher on the side to add color and material contrast. — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2026 Bosa only took part in individual drills and was working on his own on the side during team drills. — ABC News, 26 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for on the side

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“On the side.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20side. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

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