Come out on the side of (someone or something) In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "come out on the side of (someone or something)", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Katie Anh calendar 2022-08-11 11:08

Meaning of Come out on the side of (someone or something)

Synonyms:

on one's side , come down/out on the ancillary of somebody/something

Come out on the side of (someone or something) spoken language verb phrase

To decide to support someone or something.

The jury finally came out on the side of the plaintiff.

I hope the jury will come out on the side of equality and retrial this case.

I hope the jury will come out on the side of equality and retrial this case.

After much discussion, they came out on the side of his plan.

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Grammar and Usage of Come out on the side of (someone or something)

Verb Forms

  • come out on the side of (someone or something)
  • came out on the side of (someone or something)
  • coming out on the side of (someone or something)
  • comes out on the side of (someone or something)
The verb should be conjugated with its tense.
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To decide to believe someone‘s saying although they may not tell the truth

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