on the other hand

idiom

—used to introduce a statement that contrasts with a previous statement or presents a different point of view

He's a good guy. His brother, on the other hand, is a very selfish man.

Profits are earned by those who own and employ capital. Rent, on the other hand, is collected by those who own natural resources and provide them to others.

—William Tucker

—often used after a statement introduced with on the one hand

Then he is incorporated formally into the plot, his persona on the one hand central, on the other hand continuingly elusive.

—William F. Buckley, Jr.

Examples of on the other hand in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Blended whisky, on the other hand, offers diversity and complexity. —Noel Burgess, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025

But on the other hand, the data so far suggests that Wolves have a ruthless finisher on their hands. —Steve Madeley, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025

The trunk, on the other hand, can hold up to 1,250 liters (330 gal) when the backrests of the rear seats are folded down. —New Atlas, 5 Jan. 2025

Jon Bon Jovi, Jennifer Aniston and 28 Other Celebrities Who Changed Their Names Ryan’s moniker, on the other hand, is quite different from her birth name, which is Margaret Mary Emily Anne Hyra. —Liza Esquibias, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024