on the other hand

idiom

—used to introduce a statement that contrasts with a previous statement or presents a different point of view

He's a good guy. His brother, on the other hand, is a very selfish man.

Profits are earned by those who own and employ capital. Rent, on the other hand, is collected by those who own natural resources and provide them to others.

—William Tucker

—often used after a statement introduced with on the one hand

Then he is incorporated formally into the plot, his persona on the one hand central, on the other hand continuingly elusive.

—William F. Buckley, Jr.

Examples of on the other hand in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Palace, on the other hand, will go home and frame it: a campaign which proves that every dog has its day. —Phil Hay, New York Times, 19 May 2025

Private equity and venture funds, on the other hand, are often constrained by rigid timelines and fund requirements. —Robert Frank, CNBC, 19 May 2025

Kelli, on the other hand, is spending some mother-daughter time with Chloe, who’s getting her driving skills…well, somewhat together. —Shelby Stewart, Essence, 18 May 2025

Lipkins, on the other hand, remains skeptical of any effective prevention methods. —Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 3 May 2025

Rhymes for on the other hand

• ampersand
• beforehand
• behindhand
• bottomland
• contraband
• countermand
• dixieland
• fairyland
• fatherland
• firebrand
• hinterland
• motherland