on the contrary
phrase
: just the opposite
The test will not be easy; on the contrary, it will be extremely difficult.
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“On the contrary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20contrary. Accessed 12 Dec. 2025.
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