flip side
noun
variants
or less commonly flipside
plural flip sides also flipsides
1
: the reverse side of a phonograph record
[Taylor] Swift has an exclusive 7-inch single of "The Lakes" … On the flip side: "The Lakes (original version)," an orchestral take on the song not previously available on vinyl.—
Mike Snider
Mike Snider
also
: a song presented on the flip side of a record
The flip side of The Stone Poneys' "Different Drum" was the Pamela Polland composition "I've Got to Know." —Warren Kurtz
Warren Kurtz 2
: a reverse or opposite side, aspect, or result
The flipside of the disquieting inflation news is good news on the state of the economy …—Paul Wiseman
Paul WisemanSixteen City Council members are stepping down, which means fresh faces and new ideas—but on the flip side, a huge loss of institutional knowledge about the basics of how the city operates …—The Chicago Sun-Times
The Chicago Sun-TimesExamples of flip side in a Sentence
That song was on the flip side of their first single.
Loss of privacy is the flip side of fame.
Recent Examples on the Web
On the flip side, Netflix has added annual revenue guidance to its reporting.
—Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2024
On the flip side, Virgos and Scorpios both share the love language of touch.
—Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 22 Apr. 2024
On the flip side, the crew neck provides a fair amount of chest coverage.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2024
On the flip side, Kendrick is historically meticulous with his releases.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 22 Apr. 2024
On the flip side, others believe this imbalance is the significant cause for excessive burnout and loss of joy.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 20 Apr. 2024
On the flip side, the Current concedes the third-most goals (8), while Bay FC concedes the fourth-most (7).
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2024
On the flip side, the largest and most killer dolphins, orcas, might prey on sharks.
—Katie Liu, Discover Magazine, 17 Apr. 2024
On the flip side is the U.K. countryside, which rivals Croatia in number of festivals, both large and boutique.
—Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 15 Apr. 2024
Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2024
On the flip side, Virgos and Scorpios both share the love language of touch.
—Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 22 Apr. 2024
On the flip side, the crew neck provides a fair amount of chest coverage.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2024
On the flip side, Kendrick is historically meticulous with his releases.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 22 Apr. 2024
On the flip side, others believe this imbalance is the significant cause for excessive burnout and loss of joy.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 20 Apr. 2024
On the flip side, the Current concedes the third-most goals (8), while Bay FC concedes the fourth-most (7).
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2024
On the flip side, the largest and most killer dolphins, orcas, might prey on sharks.
—Katie Liu, Discover Magazine, 17 Apr. 2024
On the flip side is the U.K. countryside, which rivals Croatia in number of festivals, both large and boutique.
—Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 15 Apr. 2024
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“Flip side.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flip%20side. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.
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