on the right side of (an age)
idiom
informal
—used with an age (such as 30, 40, 50, etc.) to say that someone is younger than that age
She's still on the right side of 40.
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It’s carefully thought out, on the right side of minimalist and just looks superb.
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Nick Miller, New York Times, 24 Aug. 2025
Trujillo raced through a massive hole on the right side of the line and spiked the ball in the end zone.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 22 Aug. 2025
In April, Lil Nas revealed that he had been hospitalized due to partial paralysis on the right side of his face.
—Stephen Daw, Billboard, 22 Aug. 2025
The three stars that will be on the right side of the square are the wings of Pegasus, the winged horse ridden by Perseus the Hero.
—Jesse Emspak, Space.com, 22 Aug. 2025
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Nick Miller, New York Times, 24 Aug. 2025
Trujillo raced through a massive hole on the right side of the line and spiked the ball in the end zone.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 22 Aug. 2025
In April, Lil Nas revealed that he had been hospitalized due to partial paralysis on the right side of his face.
—Stephen Daw, Billboard, 22 Aug. 2025
The three stars that will be on the right side of the square are the wings of Pegasus, the winged horse ridden by Perseus the Hero.
—Jesse Emspak, Space.com, 22 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for on the right side of (an age)
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“On the right side of (an age).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20right%20side%20of%20%28an%20age%29. Accessed 6 Sep. 2025.
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