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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Leverage Transparency And Decentralized Production Models On the other side of the coin, shipbuilders and their suppliers need consistency and transparency from the Navy about its long-range shipbuilding plans. —

George Whittier, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024 Fans greeted Leonard with a roar during pregame introductions, but then came the other side of the coin — the actual basketball fit. —

Law Murray, The Athletic, 24 Apr. 2024 On the other side of the coin was an Joseph, who joyfully witnessed James’ greatness as an 18-year-old rookie. —

David John Chávez, The Mercury News, 18 Oct. 2024 On the flip side of the coin, here’s why people in Europe and Asia absolutely love these things. —

Andy Kalmowitz / Jalopnik, Quartz, 4 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for the other/opposite/flip side of the coin

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