beside

a black mark beside (one's) name

A long-lasting negative impact of a mistake. Jerry's speeding ticket was a black mark beside his name that prevented him from getting a job as a delivery man.

be beside (oneself)

To be very emotional, especially shocked or distraught. I was beside myself when I found out I'd been rejected from my first-choice school. Honestly, we've all been beside ourselves since the funeral.

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be beside the point

To be tangential or insignificant. I do love the apartment, but that's beside the point because I don't have enough money for a security deposit right now. Your weekend plans are beside the point—let's get back to the topic at hand.

See also: beside, point

beside (oneself)

Very shocked or distraught. I was beside myself when I found out I'd been rejected from my first-choice school. Honestly, we've all been beside ourselves since the funeral.

See also: beside

beside the cushion

Unimportant. A digression. Oh, that's beside the cushion. Let's get back to the main topic.

beside the mark

Tangential or insignificant to the main issue being discussed. I do love the apartment, but that's beside the mark because I don't have enough money for a security deposit right now. Your weekend plans are beside the mark—let's get back to the topic at hand.

beside the point

Tangential or insignificant to the main issue being discussed. I do love the apartment, but that's beside the point because I don't have enough money for a security deposit right now. Your weekend plans are beside the point—let's get back to the topic at hand.

See also: beside, point

beside the question

Tangential or irrelevant to the main issue being discussed. I do love the apartment, but that's beside the question because I don't have enough money for a security deposit right now. Your weekend plans are beside the question—let's get back to the topic at hand.

pale beside (someone or something)

To be or seem less important, impressive, or otherwise deficient when compared to someone or something else. All of my siblings are surgeons, so I always feel like my career in art pales beside theirs. Our work pales beside the things our predecessors created.

beside oneself (with something)

Fig. in an extreme state of some emotion. I was beside myself with joy. Sarah could not speak. She was beside herself with anger.

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beside the point

and beside the question

irrelevant; of no importance. That's very interesting, but beside the point. That's beside the point. You're evading the issue.

See also: beside, point

*black mark beside one's name

Fig. something negative associated with a person. (*Typically: get ~; have ~; give one ~.) I did it again! Now I've got still another black mark beside my name!

pale beside someone or something

Fig. to appear to be weak or unimportant when compared to someone or something. He is competent, but he pales beside Fran. My meager effort pales beside your masterpiece.

set something beside something

to place something near or next to something. Please set the chair beside the window. I set the suitcase beside the door so I would not forget it.

beside oneself

In a state of extreme agitation or excitement, as in She was beside herself when she found she'd lost her ring, or Peter was beside himself with joy-he'd won the poetry award. This phrase appears in the New Testament (Acts 26:24): "Paul, thou art beside thyself; much learning makes thee mad." [Late 1400s]

See also: beside

beside the point

Also, beside the mark or question . Irrelevant, off the subject. For example, Whether you had insurance is beside the point; the accident is your fault. These terms came into common use in the mid-1800s. Also see neither here nor there.

See also: beside, point

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

beside yourself

overcome with worry, grief, or anger; distraught.

See also: beside

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

beˈside yourself (with something)

unable to control yourself because of the strength of emotion you are feeling: He was beside himself with rage when he found out what she’d done.

See also: beside

ˈpale beside/next to something

ˈpale in/by comparison (with/to something)

ˈpale into insignificance

seem less important when compared with something else: Last year’s riots pale in comparison with this latest outburst of violence.

beside the ˈpoint

of no importance to the matter being discussed; irrelevant: His political interests are beside the point. All I want to know about him is whether he can do the job properly.

See also: beside, point

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

beside (oneself)

In a state of extreme excitement or agitation: They were beside themselves with glee.

beside the mark

Beside the point; irrelevant.

beside the point

Irrelevant to the matter at hand.

See also: beside, point

American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

beside oneself, to be

To be distraught with worry, grief, anger, happiness, or some other strong emotion. The expression appears in the King James Version of the Bible (Acts 26:24): “Paul, thou art beside thyself; much learning makes thee mad.” It uses the adverb beside in an older sense, meaning “outside of,” so literally the phrase means “outside of oneself,” the self in question being one’s mental faculties.

See also: beside

beside the point

Irrelevant. This expression, also put as beside the mark or purpose, dates from the sixteenth century. Thomas More wrote (1533), “He speketh al beside the purpose.”

See also: beside, point

The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer

See also:

a black mark beside (one's) name
black mark beside name
a black mark
black mark
a black spot
a black mark against (one)
a black mark against someone
get a ticket
name
covenant of salt

References in classic literature

Beneath green arches, bright with birds and flowers, beside singing waves, went Eva into a lofty hall.

Beside the throne stood Eva, and watched the lovely forms around her, as they stood, each little band in its own color, with glistening wings, and flower wands.

She placed the child beside her, saying, "Little Eva, you shall see now how the flowers on your great earth bloom so brightly.

Flower Fables

The killer dropped quickly into the skiff beside the killed.

As Paulvitch forged ahead with the current he asked himself these questions, and many more beside, not the least disquieting of which were those which related to his future should it chance that the Kincaid had already steamed away, leaving him to the merciless horrors of the savage wilderness.

Here he gathered together his few belongings that were to buy him the uncertain safety of escape, and as he stood for a moment beside the little table on which he had piled them he searched his brain for some feasible plan either to ensure his safety or to bring revenge upon his enemies.

The Beasts of Tarzan

Thither we had now to walk, and our way, to my great delight, lay along the quays and beside the great multitude of ships of all sizes and rigs and nations.

Treasure Island

They carried the sleeping girl to a pretty spot beside the river, far enough from the poppy field to prevent her breathing any more of the poison of the flowers, and here they laid her gently on the soft grass and waited for the fresh breeze to waken her.

There were big yellow and white and blue and purple blossoms, besides great clusters of scarlet poppies, which were so brilliant in color they almost dazzled Dorothy's eyes.

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

Unconsciously I had ceased paddling as the serpent rose to engage my pursuer, so now the skiff still drifted close beside the two.

At the Earths Core

Little Helen, however, was soon tired of playing, and insisted upon going to sleep; and while I sat on the sofa with her on my knee, and Arthur seated beside me, gently playing with her soft, flaxen hair, Lady Lowborough composedly came and placed herself on the other side.

The Tenant of Wildfell Hall

Prince Hippolyte, having brought the workbag, joined the circle and moving a chair close to hers seated himself beside her.

"It's not going to be a ghost story?" said he, sitting down beside the princess and hastily adjusting his lorgnette, as if without this instrument he could not begin to speak.

War and Peace

But this one beside her--he was strong and kind and good, and YOUNG.

The Valley of the Moon

I would rather lie dead beside her there than live on Earth all those millions of terrible miles from her.

Princess of Mars

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释义	beside a black mark beside (one's) name A long-lasting negative impact of a mistake. Jerry's speeding ticket was a black mark beside his name that prevented him from getting a job as a delivery man. See also: beside, black, mark, name be beside (oneself) To be very emotional, especially shocked or distraught. I was beside myself when I found out I'd been rejected from my first-choice school. Honestly, we've all been beside ourselves since the funeral. See also: beside be beside the point To be tangential or insignificant. I do love the apartment, but that's beside the point because I don't have enough money for a security deposit right now. Your weekend plans are beside the point—let's get back to the topic at hand. See also: beside, point beside (oneself) Very shocked or distraught. I was beside myself when I found out I'd been rejected from my first-choice school. Honestly, we've all been beside ourselves since the funeral. See also: beside beside the cushion Unimportant. A digression. Oh, that's beside the cushion. Let's get back to the main topic. See also: beside, cushion beside the mark Tangential or insignificant to the main issue being discussed. I do love the apartment, but that's beside the mark because I don't have enough money for a security deposit right now. Your weekend plans are beside the mark—let's get back to the topic at hand. See also: beside, mark beside the point Tangential or insignificant to the main issue being discussed. I do love the apartment, but that's beside the point because I don't have enough money for a security deposit right now. Your weekend plans are beside the point—let's get back to the topic at hand. See also: beside, point beside the question Tangential or irrelevant to the main issue being discussed. I do love the apartment, but that's beside the question because I don't have enough money for a security deposit right now. Your weekend plans are beside the question—let's get back to the topic at hand. See also: beside, question pale beside (someone or something) To be or seem less important, impressive, or otherwise deficient when compared to someone or something else. All of my siblings are surgeons, so I always feel like my career in art pales beside theirs. Our work pales beside the things our predecessors created. See also: beside, pale Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. beside oneself (with something) Fig. in an extreme state of some emotion. I was beside myself with joy. Sarah could not speak. She was beside herself with anger. See also: beside beside the point and beside the question irrelevant; of no importance. That's very interesting, but beside the point. That's beside the point. You're evading the issue. See also: beside, point black mark beside one's name Fig.* something negative associated with a person. (Typically: get ~; have ~; give* one ~.) I did it again! Now I've got still another black mark beside my name! See also: beside, black, mark, name pale beside someone or something Fig. to appear to be weak or unimportant when compared to someone or something. He is competent, but he pales beside Fran. My meager effort pales beside your masterpiece. See also: beside, pale set something beside something to place something near or next to something. Please set the chair beside the window. I set the suitcase beside the door so I would not forget it. See also: beside, set McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. beside oneself In a state of extreme agitation or excitement, as in She was beside herself when she found she'd lost her ring, or Peter was beside himself with joy-he'd won the poetry award. This phrase appears in the New Testament (Acts 26:24): "Paul, thou art beside thyself; much learning makes thee mad." [Late 1400s] See also: beside beside the point Also, beside the mark or question . Irrelevant, off the subject. For example, Whether you had insurance is beside the point; the accident is your fault. These terms came into common use in the mid-1800s. Also see neither here nor there. See also: beside, point The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. beside yourself overcome with worry, grief, or anger; distraught. See also: beside Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary beˈside yourself (with something) unable to control yourself because of the strength of emotion you are feeling: He was beside himself with rage when he found out what she’d done. See also: beside ˈpale beside/next to something , ˈpale in/by comparison (with/to something) , ˈpale into insignificance seem less important when compared with something else: Last year’s riots pale in comparison with this latest outburst of violence. See also: beside, next, pale, something beside the ˈpoint of no importance to the matter being discussed; irrelevant: His political interests are beside the point. All I want to know about him is whether he can do the job properly. See also: beside, point Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary beside (oneself) In a state of extreme excitement or agitation: They were beside themselves with glee. beside the mark Beside the point; irrelevant. See also: beside, mark beside the point Irrelevant to the matter at hand. See also: beside, point American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. beside oneself, to be To be distraught with worry, grief, anger, happiness, or some other strong emotion. The expression appears in the King James Version of the Bible (Acts 26:24): “Paul, thou art beside thyself; much learning makes thee mad.” It uses the adverb beside in an older sense, meaning “outside of,” so literally the phrase means “outside of oneself,” the self in question being one’s mental faculties. See also: beside beside the point Irrelevant. This expression, also put as beside the mark or purpose, dates from the sixteenth century. Thomas More wrote (1533), “He speketh al beside the purpose.” See also: beside, point The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer See also: a black mark beside (one's) name black mark beside name a black mark black mark a black spot a black mark against (one) a black mark against someone get a ticket name covenant of salt References in classic literature Beneath green arches, bright with birds and flowers, beside singing waves, went Eva into a lofty hall. Beside the throne stood Eva, and watched the lovely forms around her, as they stood, each little band in its own color, with glistening wings, and flower wands. She placed the child beside her, saying, "Little Eva, you shall see now how the flowers on your great earth bloom so brightly. Flower Fables The killer dropped quickly into the skiff beside the killed. As Paulvitch forged ahead with the current he asked himself these questions, and many more beside, not the least disquieting of which were those which related to his future should it chance that the Kincaid had already steamed away, leaving him to the merciless horrors of the savage wilderness. Here he gathered together his few belongings that were to buy him the uncertain safety of escape, and as he stood for a moment beside the little table on which he had piled them he searched his brain for some feasible plan either to ensure his safety or to bring revenge upon his enemies. The Beasts of Tarzan Thither we had now to walk, and our way, to my great delight, lay along the quays and beside the great multitude of ships of all sizes and rigs and nations. Treasure Island They carried the sleeping girl to a pretty spot beside the river, far enough from the poppy field to prevent her breathing any more of the poison of the flowers, and here they laid her gently on the soft grass and waited for the fresh breeze to waken her. There were big yellow and white and blue and purple blossoms, besides great clusters of scarlet poppies, which were so brilliant in color they almost dazzled Dorothy's eyes. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Unconsciously I had ceased paddling as the serpent rose to engage my pursuer, so now the skiff still drifted close beside the two. At the Earths Core Little Helen, however, was soon tired of playing, and insisted upon going to sleep; and while I sat on the sofa with her on my knee, and Arthur seated beside me, gently playing with her soft, flaxen hair, Lady Lowborough composedly came and placed herself on the other side. The Tenant of Wildfell Hall Prince Hippolyte, having brought the workbag, joined the circle and moving a chair close to hers seated himself beside her. "It's not going to be a ghost story?" said he, sitting down beside the princess and hastily adjusting his lorgnette, as if without this instrument he could not begin to speak. War and Peace But this one beside her--he was strong and kind and good, and YOUNG. The Valley of the Moon I would rather lie dead beside her there than live on Earth all those millions of terrible miles from her. Princess of Mars
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