Worked both sides of the street In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "worked both sides of the street", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2021-11-02 03:11

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Work both sides of the street phrase

To have positions working on both sides of a street to sell something to people on each side. 

 

The street vendors usually work both sides of the street in order for flowers and fruits to be sold out.

To support, participate in both sides of the problem, program, situation.

 

My company decided to work both sides of the street, continuing to do business with fossil fuel companies, while also writing insurance against climate changes.

Job hunting websites have worked both sides of the street, providing information for factories and employees.

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Grammar and Usage of Work both sides of the street

Verb Forms

  • works both sides of the street
  • to work both sides of the street
  • working both sides of the street
  • worked both sides of the street

The verb "work" should be conjugated according to its tense.

 

 

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