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pick a side

[/pɪk ə saɪd/]
verb phrase
escolher um lado
1. to make a choice between two opposing positions, groups, or options; to stop being neutral and declare support for one party
You need to pick a side in this debate - you can't stay neutral forever.
Você precisa escolher um lado neste debate - não pode ficar neutro para sempre.
2. to decide to support or align with a particular group, team, or faction
During the conflict, many countries had to pick a side.
Durante o conflito, muitos países tiveram que escolher um lado.
NYC Slang
pick a side, homie / choose up
Synonyms
take a sidechoose a sidetake a stancedeclare allegiancecommit to a position
Antonyms
remain neutralstay on the fencesit on the sidelinesabstainstay impartial

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
escolher um lado
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
ficar do lado de
alternate phrasing
São Paulo
se posicionar
more formal alternative
Portugal
escolher um lado
standard usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

sit on the fence
take a stand
draw a line in the sand
put your chips on the table
declare your allegiance
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