which of the following phrase would make sense?
Suppose you have two friends and they have a heated debate, you incline A's opinion and stand up for her.
You are
1.at A's side
2.by A's side
3.on A's side
4.in A's side
Which one is possible?
I have heard all these version above, but I don't know which is right.
Prepositions drives me mad....

Thank you

Question

which of the following phrase would make sense?
Suppose you have two friends and they have a heated debate, you incline A's opinion and stand up for her.
You are 
1.at A's side
2.by A's side
3.on A's side
4.in A's side
Which one is possible?
I have heard all these version above, but I don't know which is right.
Prepositions drives me mad....

Thank you

Answer

It's going to be "on A's side". If you agree with someone you're on their side.

"At A's side" isn't really used literally. When you're by someone's side it means you're with them, not always physically, and support them, usually emotionally.

"By A's side" is similar and can be used literally or figuratively.

I don't actually think we use "In A's side" very often since we use "on" instead.

I hope this helps! :)

Answer

Prepositions SHOULD drive you made - they are totally irrational!

Answer

you can also TAKE a persons side, or view; or LEAN towards their view - you 'incline' as you say, so that doesn't mean you support them 100%

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