side by side

Idioms and Phrases

Next to each other, close together, as in They were walking down the street side by side when the taxi jumped the curb , or In the new Russia communism and capitalism are trying to live side by side . [c. 1200]

Example Sentences

The pair are sitting side by side in the Corinthia Hotel the day after the show’s London premiere, and their giddiness about the series is palpable.

From Los Angeles Times

Under the plan, developers and software engineers from both firms will initially work side by side in California, while three other facilities in North America and Europe will be set up.

From BBC

“Many of the economic departments in government want more immigrants whilst the Home Office's line tends to be, we want to stop immigration. Governments have been perfectly content to let those two narratives just sit side by side without explaining any of the trade-offs to the public.”

From BBC

“It’s so much easier to chat with people you’ve just met when you’re on the move, walking side by side,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times

Standing on the sideline, Harbaugh is often side by side with an official near the line of scrimmage and said he tries to voice opinions about officiating on Herbert.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• collectively
• in tandem
• jointly
• simultaneously
• together