They were arguing, but I didn't want to take sides, so I left.
•I don't mind taking sides on important issues.
Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
take sides — To range oneself with one party or other • • • Main Entry: ↑side * * * support one person or cause against another or others in a dispute, conflict, or contest I do not want to take sides in this matter * * * take sides (or take someone s side) … Useful english dictionary
take sides — {v. phr.} To join one group against another in a debate or quarrel. * /Switzerland refused to take sides in the two World Wars./ * /Tom wanted to go fishing. Dick wanted to take a hike. Bob took sides with Tom so they all went fishing./ Compare:… … Dictionary of American idioms
take sides — index bicker, involve (participate) Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
take sides — ► take sides support one person or cause against another or others. Main Entry: ↑side … English terms dictionary
take\ sides — v. phr. To join one group against another in a debate or quarrel. Switzerland refused to take sides in the two World Wars. Tom wanted to go fishing. Dick wanted to take a hike. Bob took sides with Tom so they all went fishing. Compare: line… … Словарь американских идиом
take sides — Synonyms and related words: act with, align with, argue, argufy, back, back up, bandy words, bicker, cavil, champion, choplogic, contend, contest, cross swords, cut and thrust, discept, dispute, flock to, get behind, get in behind, get together… … Moby Thesaurus
take sides — support one side on the other You should not take sides in the argument or both sides will hate you … Idioms and examples
take sides — verb To ally oneself with a given opinion, agenda or group; to support one side or viewpoint in a competition or confrontation. I am not going to argue with you, and I am not going to take sides in this … Wiktionary
take sides — support one person or group in an argument The mayor refused to take sides in the fight to save the hospital … English idioms
take sides — take a stand, support, side with … English contemporary dictionary
