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
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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.
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On the flip side, common pitfalls include over-customization that limits portability and failure to plan for cross-functional buy-in and governance.
—Muamer Cisija, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
Experts urge caution On the flip side, seeing a chiropractor for a more serious issue can lead to significant complications that may not emerge right away following an appointment, according to Okubadejo.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2025
And on the flip side, regularly eating breakfast has been tied to lower overall and heart-related mortality, particularly when that meal includes fiber.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 6 June 2025
However, on the flip side, this week, former Republican Congressman David Jolly announced his Florida gubernatorial run as a Democrat.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
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Muamer Cisija, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
Experts urge caution On the flip side, seeing a chiropractor for a more serious issue can lead to significant complications that may not emerge right away following an appointment, according to Okubadejo.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2025
And on the flip side, regularly eating breakfast has been tied to lower overall and heart-related mortality, particularly when that meal includes fiber.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 6 June 2025
However, on the flip side, this week, former Republican Congressman David Jolly announced his Florida gubernatorial run as a Democrat.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
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“Flip side.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flip%20side. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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