bit on the side

Australia Britain New-Zealand slang

(slang, Britain, New Zealand, Australia) A secondary lover, a mistress.

Japanese Meaning

副恋人、愛人、情婦

When the messages surfaced, everyone realized he had a bit on the side.

メッセージが表に出ると、みんなは彼に愛人がいることに気づいた。

Sense（1）

(slang, Britain, New Zealand, Australia) A secondary lover, a mistress.

I'm married to Paula, but Jackie, my bit on the side, is far more fun.

bits on the side

（ plural ）