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Idiom be on the sidebe on the [expensive/heavy/large etc.] side to be a little too expensive, heavy, large etc..It's a really good restaurant - it's on the expensive side, mind.I really like the table but I think it's a bit on the large side for our room.
(redirected from be on the side)be on the (something) sideTo partially have some quality, typically a negative one. An adjective precedes "side." The dress is beautiful, but it's just a little on the expensive side for me. A: "Do you like what you ordered?" B: "It's good, just a little on the salty side." be (a bit, a little, etc.) on the ˈcold, ˈsmall, etc. side (informal) be slightly too cold, small, etc: These boots are a bit on the big side, but they’re quite comfortable.It’s a little on the cold side this morning. |