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

Harmful bacteria, on the other hand, include Clostridioides difficile, Staphylococcus and Escherichia coli and can collectively or individually cause damage or imbalance to the gut microbiome. —Daryl Austin, USA Today, 24 June 2025

VidCon, on the other hand, remained a grassroots, creator-first gathering defined by high energy, direct fan engagement and chaotic innovation. —Ian Shepherd, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025

Cuomo, on the other hand, has benefitted from more than $2.5 million in campaign contributions from landlords who oppose Zohran’s public housing policies. —Romen Borsellino, New York Daily News, 24 June 2025

FanDuel, on the other hand, gives Houston 9-to-1 odds to capture the Larry O'Brien Trophy next year (longer than OKC's and Cleveland's, and tied with New York's). —Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 2025

Rhymes for on the other hand

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