the other/opposite/flip side of the coin
noun phrase
: a different way of looking at or thinking about a situation
The economy is improving, but the other side of the coin is that inflation is becoming a bigger problem.
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On the other side of the coin, Château La Branne winegrower Vincent Videau thinks that despite the emphasis on drinkability, his wine and others in the classification will age gracefully for up to 15 years.
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Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 9 Mar. 2025
However, there is the other side of the coin—privacy.
—Diane Keng, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024
The Wolverines have been on the other side of the coin, either winning by a small margin or losing by double digits.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
On the flip side of the coin, those who are not U.S. citizens — including legal permanent residents — can be deported more easily, including if they are convicted of a crime.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2025
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Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 9 Mar. 2025
However, there is the other side of the coin—privacy.
—Diane Keng, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024
The Wolverines have been on the other side of the coin, either winning by a small margin or losing by double digits.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
On the flip side of the coin, those who are not U.S. citizens — including legal permanent residents — can be deported more easily, including if they are convicted of a crime.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the other/opposite/flip side of the coin
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