to the side

idiom

: in a direction that is away from or beyond the center of something

The statue is leaning to the side.

—often + of

Pull over to the side of the road.

: to a place that is on one side : away from other people

Please move/step to the side.

She took the boy to the side and told him to behave.

: in a state in which something is not dealt with, done, or used until a later time : aside

Let's put/leave that question to the side for a moment.

He set his household chores to the side to finish writing his essay.

They managed to put some money to the side every month.

Examples of to the side in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Kessinger, who landed in the middle of the road, was able to get to the side, avoiding getting hit by oncoming traffic, officials said. —

Paloma Chavez, Sacramento Bee, 7 June 2024 His gaze drifted to the side of the courtroom as the evidentiary hearing date was debated and set. —

Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 6 June 2024 Besides her glowing skin, Kylie paired the set with a simple gold watch and natural, dewy makeup look as her dark brunette tresses — parted to the side — flowed in the sea breeze. —

Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 4 June 2024 Either your head falls forward, or to the side, or you’re propped in such an unnatural way that sleep is just not going to happen. —

Kristine Solomon, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for to the side

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