"Sidewalk" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
A path along the side of a road, typically reserved for pedestrians.
A verb or adjective that means:<br><br> To avoid taking action or a problem, often by being evasive or indirect<br> To circumvent or sidestep an issue or a person<br> To find a way to avoid a challenge or obstacle<br> To artificially achieve a goal or process by avoiding the real effort<br><br>Example sentences:<br><br> She sidestepped the question by not answering it directly.<br> He was accused of sidestepping his responsibilities by avoiding a confrontation.<br> The company sidestepped the issue by giving a vague response.<br> The athlete sidestepped the defender and scored a goal.
To be sideswiped refers to the act of being hit or overtaken by surprise, often in a sudden or unexpected manner, especially from the side. It can be used in various contexts, including:<br><br>1. Physical: In driving, it means to be hit by another vehicle coming from the side, often on the side of one's own vehicle, usually resulting in a collision.<br><br>2. Figurative: It can also be used figuratively to describe a psychological or emotional impact, where someone feels caught off guard, disoriented, or caught unaware of something unexpected or shocking.
To divert or shift someone's attention from the main subject or goal, often intentionally, usually for a temporary period in order to consider a different idea or situation, or to postpone dealing with an uncomfortable or complicated issue.
To direct one's attention away from the main issue or goal, or to be diverted from concentrating on what one is doing; to go off on a tangential or distracting activity or topic.
Pavements for pedestrians along roads, typically composed of stone, wood, concrete, or asphalt.
The side of a surface, especially a wall, that is not a floor or a ceiling. <br><br>Example: The heavy snowfall fell on the sidewall of the house.
The walls that are located on either side of a hallway, room, building, or another structure. They are the vertical surfaces that form the sides of a space or area.
A sidewinder is a type of venomous snake found in the deserts of North and South America. It is characterized by its distinctive method of movement, in which it slithers sideways in a curved motion, often appear threatening or aggressive to potential threats.
There are a few different meanings of "siding", depending on the context.<br><br>1. In construction, siding refers to the exterior covering of a building, typically made of materials such as wood, vinyl, or metal.<br>2. In politics, siding can refer to supporting or taking a position in favor of one side in a conflict or argument.<br>3. In sports, a side is an area of a playing field or court, and a player who is on one side of the field or court may be said to be on that side of the issue.<br>4. In horse racing, to be on the side of a horse means to be supporting or backing that horse to win.<br><br>It could also be related to:<br><br> Siding with someone or something: to agree with or take the side of someone or something.<br> On the sidelines: observing or watching from a distance, often without participating.<br> Take the highroad or side with: to take the moral high ground or to support a good cause.