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be on the side of the angels

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be on the side of the angels

To behave in a kind or charitable way, or to support such actions. With war tearing apart the country, being on the side of the angels can cost you your life.

See also: angel, of, on, side

be on the side of the angels

someone who is on the side of the angels is doing something good or kind The aid agencies are the only people firmly on the side of the angels in this conflict.

See also: angel, of, on, side