Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
on-the-shady-side-of
idiomatic expression
/ɒn ðə ˈʃeɪdi saɪd əv/
Definition
A phrase indicating a time that is slightly past a certain hour or a point that is mildly less than something.
Examples
- It was on the shady side of five when we arrived at the café.
- She was on the shady side of forty, but still full of energy and enthusiasm.
Meaning
It is often used to describe a specific time that is just a bit after another time, usually on the clock, or to indicate that something is slightly under or less than a standard or expected value.
Synonyms
- just after
- slightly past
- almost
