English Dictionary

on the side

prep_phrase

Separate from the main course of a meal. / Supplementary or in addition to one's usual job or income. / Additional, surreptitious; often with a connotation of dishonesty, illegality or adultery.

I like to have a salad on the side with my steak.

意味（1）

Separate from the main course of a meal.

Shish kebab is skewered lamb with rice on the side.

意味（2）

Supplementary or in addition to one's usual job or income.

You don't want to jeopardize your primary source of income or any savings you've socked away in your effort to boost your earnings on the side.

意味（3）

Additional, surreptitious; often with a connotation of dishonesty, illegality or adultery.

I shouted to make sure she knew that I wasn't just some ho on the side. If anyone was on the side, it was her.