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Idioms and Phrases
Short of, before, as in I think she's still this side of forty , or I doubt they'll arrive this side of noon . [First half of 1400s]Example Sentences
Social scientist Clare Moriarty noticed an important theme in McGregorâs White House remarks, one which suggested his true audience wasnât the people of Ireland â for whom heâs very close to persona non grata these days â but their distant cousins on this side of the pond.
But his statement also highlighted how Trump is changing the political messaging on this side of the border.
âI was ready to embrace this side of myself Iâd always been a bit embarrassed of in the past.â
âFor instance, this morning, we would have sent out rough locations of where the wolves were the night before to each area where thereâs livestock producers to let them know that, hey, if youâre on this side of this valley, you might want to deploy range riders or other nonlethal deterrents,â Hunnicutt said.
However, his proposed measures are highly unlikely to come into effect this side of February's snap election and â if they did â could clash with EU law.
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