on the right/wrong side of (someone)

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: doing things that cause someone to like or dislike one

If you get on the wrong side of him he can be very mean.

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Pattinson plays Mickey Barnes, who, after getting lured into a bad investment by his shady friend Timo (Steven Yeun), finds himself, in 2054, on the wrong side of sadistic loan shark Darius (Ian Hanmore). —

David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Feb. 2025 Cheers to the fans on the right side of these highlights, and condolences for those about to relive their disappointment. —

Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025 Canyon came out on the right side of some key sequences in the final seconds to hang on for a 60-55 victory in the opening round of the CIF-SS Division 1 playoffs. —

Lou Ponsi, Orange County Register, 12 Feb. 2025 Graham is Sugar Goodson, a dangerous, veteran boxer who Moscow immediately gets on the wrong side of. —

Max Goldbart, Deadline, 10 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for on the right/wrong side of (someone)

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