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

China, on the other hand, is sending the largest number of athletes to the Paris Paralympics – 282 compared to the United States’ 220. —Jack Hillcox, CNN, 7 Sep. 2024

Cox, on the other hand, channeled preppy-chic in a bold three-piece set featuring a blazer, mini pleated skirt, and halter top in a striking red, white, and blue stripe pattern, adding a fresh, patriotic flair to her courtside style. —Ty Gaskins, WWD, 7 Sep. 2024

In Georgia and North Carolina, on the other hand, Trump won them by an average of 79%-21%. —Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 6 Sep. 2024

Zorro, on the other hand, knows how to talk to people but without any consequences. —Ed Meza, Variety, 6 Sep. 2024