to the left
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Meaning · English
Different; resembling a given concept, but different in an unspecified way.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Sunshades are really just umbrellas, but to the left.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “to the left” mean?
Different; resembling a given concept, but different in an unspecified way.
Is “to the left” formal or informal?
to the left is generally slang.