We had taken the measure of the chief of the camp and knew pretty well how to get on the right side of him — Мы присмотрелись к шефу лагеря и хорошо знали, как можно снискать его расположение
Новый англо-русский словарь современной разговорной лексики. - М.:«Русский язык-Медиа» . Глазунов С.А. . 2003.
on the right side of someone — on the right/wrong/side of someone informal phrase if you are on the right or wrong side of someone, they like do not like you Whatever you do, don’t get on the wrong side of him! Thesaurus: words used to describe relations and relationships … Useful english dictionary
on the wrong side of someone — on the right/wrong/side of someone informal phrase if you are on the right or wrong side of someone, they like do not like you Whatever you do, don’t get on the wrong side of him! Thesaurus: words used to describe relations and relationships … Useful english dictionary
on the wrong/right side of the law — used to say that someone is or is not living the life of a criminal He has been on the wrong side of the law since he stole a car at the age of 17. Now that she s out of prison she s trying to stay on the right side of the law. [=trying not to… … Useful english dictionary
side — side1 [ saıd ] noun *** ▸ 1 area of larger area, etc. ▸ 2 surface/edge/left/right ▸ 3 aspect of situation etc. ▸ 4 position in argument ▸ 5 part of family ▸ 6 additional food ▸ 7 one of opposing groups ▸ 8 television channel ▸ 9 proud attitude ▸… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
side — I UK [saɪd] / US noun Word forms side : singular side plural sides *** 1) a) [countable] a particular area of something such as a building, street, or town side of: The railway ran along the north side of the valley. The bride s guests should sit … English dictionary
side — [[t]sa͟ɪd[/t]] ♦ sides, siding, sided 1) N COUNT: usu prep N of n The side of something is a position to the left or right of it, rather than in front of it, behind it, or on it. On one side of the main entrance there s a red plaque. ...a… … English dictionary
RIGHT AND LEFT — (right: Heb. יָמִין; Akk. imnu, imittu; Ugaritic, ymn; left: Heb. שְׂמֹאל; Akk. šumēlu; Ugaritic, (u)šmʾal; and common Semitic). The biblical usages of right and left are basically fourfold: right as opposed to left; directions (cardinal points); … Encyclopedia of Judaism
Right-handedness — Someone who is right handed will prefer to use this hand for everyday activities, such as writing, maintaining personal hygiene, cooking and so forth. According to a variety of studies, anywhere from 70% to 90%Cite… … Wikipedia
right-hand drive — noun 1. A driving mechanism on the right side of a vehicle which is intended to be driven on the left hand side of the road 2. A vehicle with a driving mechanism of this type • • • Main Entry: ↑right * * * right hand drive UK US adjective usually … Useful english dictionary
right hand — ► NOUN 1) the hand of a person s right side. 2) the region or direction on the right side. 3) the most important position next to someone. ► ADJECTIVE 1) on or towards the right side. 2) done with or using the right hand … English terms dictionary
right-winger — noun count 1. ) someone who belongs to the right wing of a political party 2. ) someone who plays on the right side of a field for a team when it is facing its opponents in games such as soccer and FIELD HOCKEY ─ opposite LEFT WINGER … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
