on the side of the angels

== English == === Pronunciation === === Adjective === on the side of the angels (comparative more on the side of the angels, superlative most on the side of the angels) (idiomatic) Fighting for or supporting that which is good, just, or benevolent. 2012 January 15, Stephen Thompson, "The Reichenbach Fall", episode 2-3 of Sherlock, 01:16:03-01:16:12: Sherlock Holmes: Oh, I may be on the side of the angels, but don't think for one second that I am one of them.