aside

  • 131as an aside — {adv. phr.} Said as a remark in a low tone of voice; used in theaters where the actor turns toward the audience as if to think out loud. * /During the concert Tim said to his wife as an aside, The conductor has no idea how to conduct Beethoven. / …

    Dictionary of American idioms

  • 132set aside — {v.} 1. To separate from the others in a group or collection. * /She set aside the things in the old trunk which she wanted to keep./ 2. To select or choose from others for some purpose. * /The governor set aside a day for thanksgiving./ 3. To… …

    Dictionary of American idioms