Have something on your side
verb
To have something beneficial or helpful to you in a situation.
We may have a tough competition ahead, but we have experience on our side.
Often appears as...
- have time on your side
- have experience on your side
verb
To have someone supporting or helping you in a situation.
Don't worry about the negotiation, we have a skilled attorney on our side.
Often appears as...
- have someone on your side
- have a friend on your side
verb
To have something beneficial or helpful to you in a situation.
We may have a tough competition ahead, but we have experience on our side.
Often appears as...
- have time on your side
- have experience on your side
verb
To have someone supporting or helping you in a situation.
Don't worry about the negotiation, we have a skilled attorney on our side.
Often appears as...
- have someone on your side
- have a friend on your side
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Time Sensitivity
Use when time is a crucial factor in your current advantage.
With a month left before the exam, you have time on your side to prepare well.
Pro Tip 2/3Enhance Persuasiveness
Mention your advantage to persuade others you're in a strong position.
In this real estate market, having the lowest price on your side is a big draw for buyers.
Pro Tip 3/3Rational Assurance
Use to express confidence based on logical factors, omitting emotions.
They didn't panic because they had all the data on their side.
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