a little on the side
Example Sentences
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It’s not to be used recklessly; Mr. Xuan said that he would daub a little on the side to eat with rice.
From New York Times ● Jun. 8, 2017
A place that's a little outside the everyday, a little on the side of magic.
From The Guardian ● Oct. 12, 2010
Meanwhile, those who paid tribute to him were forced to strike at more distant halls to gather the gold they paid to Hrothgar—and a little on the side for themselves.
From "Grendel" by John Gardner
Maybe I’ll tiy my hair loose today, parted a little on the side.
From "Rules" by Cynthia Lord
Both officers now engaged mainly in a conversation with Nell, so that Stas remained a little on the side.
From In Desert and Wilderness by Henryk Sienkiewicz
