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Definition one side in British English

one side phrase

phrase
1

in a place that is not directly in front of you

Example

He laid the papers on one side and continued working.

Example

He pushed us to one side and went in.

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2

if you put something to one side, you do not talk about it or deal with it now

Example

Let's set the question of blame to one side for a minute.

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3

if you take someone to one side, you talk to them away from other people because you want to say something private to them

Example

Get him on one side for a moment.

Example

I took her to one side to explain why everyone was upset with her.

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Definition  one side in British English