on the side of the angels
Fighting for good
On the side of the angels means aligned with what is good, moral, or righteous.
The phrase positions someone as supporting virtue against wickedness, often with a hint of self-congratulation: Whatever her faults, she's on the side of the angels when it comes to civil rights.
It can also be used ironically when the "good side" is debatable.
- good vs. evilCore moral binary
- heavenSky or bliss
- virtueMoral goodness or merit
- integrityMoral soundness and consistency
- moral compassInner ethical guidance system
solidarity · resistance · righteousness · advocacy · altruism · courage · justice · honesty · honor · heroism · compassion · loyalty · grace · white hats · good guys · standing up · fairness · divinity
moral alignment
on the side of the angelsevil
Profound moral wickedness
wicked · corrupt · morally bankrupt · on the wrong side · villainous
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