Have something on your side

verb

To have something beneficial or helpful to you in a situation.

We may have a tough competition ahead, but we have experience on our side.

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Use when time is a crucial factor in your current advantage.

With a month left before the exam, you have time on your side to prepare well.

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Mention your advantage to persuade others you're in a strong position.

In this real estate market, having the lowest price on your side is a big draw for buyers.

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Use to express confidence based on logical factors, omitting emotions.

They didn't panic because they had all the data on their side.

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