sideline
Translation
sideline, secondary job, touchline
Examples
The coach shouted from the sidelines.
The coach shouted from the touchline.
She has a sideline selling jewelry.
She has a sideline selling jewellery.
An injury forced him to the sidelines.
An injury forced him to the sidelines.
Grammar Patterns
from the ((sidelines)) from a position of observing, not participating He offered advice from the sidelines.
as a ((sideline)) as a secondary activity or job He works as a teacher, with writing as a sideline.
Similar Words
Etymology
From 'side' + 'line'. Literally, the line at the side of a sports field. This extended to mean an activity 'on the side' of one's main occupation.
Memory Tips
Picture a football match. The main action is on the pitch, while the manager is on the 'sideline'. A 'sideline' job is similar—it's not your main game.