Meaning of on the side of the angels | Babel Free

Definitions

Fighting for or supporting that which is good, just, or benevolent.

idiomatic

Examples

“Each likewise portrays itself as on the side of the angels, as fighting the good fight against adversaries who are neither decent nor fair.”

“But when it comes to the conflict between compassion and cold reason, he is on the side of the angels: […]”

“Sherlock Holmes: Oh, I may be on the side of the angels, but don't think for one second that I am one of them.”

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