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Anonymous Posted 11 years ago
Vocabulary

Stand by / on one's side

What is difference of meaning, if I say,

That band is always on fans' side.

That band always stands by fans.

Thanks!
  

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a) That band is always on its fans' side. b) That band is always on the side of its fans. c) That band always stands by its fans.

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  • a) That band is always on its fans' side.
  • b) That band is always on the side of its fans.
  • c) That band always stands by its fans.
  • The meaning is broadly the same.
  • I slightly prefer (b) over (a).
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a) That band is always on its fans' side.
b) That band is always on the side of its fans.
c) That band always stands by its fans.

The meaning is broadly the same. I slightly prefer (b) over (a).

I assume "fans" means "fans of the band".
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>I assume "fans" means "fans of the band"
Thanks for your reply, yes you are right.
Is there any reason that you prefer (b) to (a) ??
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AnonymousIs there any reason that you prefer (b) to (a) ??
Just personal preference.
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