on both sides
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Meaning · English
on two opposing sides of an issue or situation
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
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Literally: physically on both sides
Register: neutral
Examples
The debate was heated, with arguments on both sides.
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Sources & notes
Everyday learner phrase (CEFR B2); level cross-referenced from published learner lists. Definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-08-01; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “on both sides” mean?
on two opposing sides of an issue or situation Literally: physically on both sides
Is “on both sides” formal or informal?
on both sides is generally neutral.