the other/opposite/flip side of the coin

noun phrase

: a different way of looking at or thinking about a situation
The economy is improving, but the other side of the coin is that inflation is becoming a bigger problem.

Examples of the other/opposite/flip side of the coin in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web On the other side of the coin, some may seek out escapism through mystery, comedy, or the thrills of romance. Laura Zornosa, Time, 16 Dec. 2022 Taylor Wilson: On the other side of the coin, Terry, how do political leaders feel about the involvement or possible involvement of tech leaders? Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 1 Apr. 2024 But on the other side of the coin, Muncy can be really productive. Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 18 Apr. 2023 On the other side of the coin, there will be times when an advisor will need to help a client leverage their positive emotions. Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2024 On the other side of the coin, the documentary doesn’t refrain from discussing his life struggles, including loneliness, struggles with weight, food addiction, and inquiries about his sexuality. Shelby Stewart, Essence, 16 Jan. 2024 But, on the other side of the coin, Gasoyan said new data on the health benefits of newer anti-obesity medications could inform future coverage decisions of insurance providers. Laura Hensley, Verywell Health, 11 Jan. 2024 On the other side of the coin, Xavier is projected to win eight games, including four by nine points or less. Shelby Dermer, The Enquirer, 9 Jan. 2024 On the other side of the coin, some consumer privacy advocates who’ve long called for an end to cookies worry Google’s replacement still falls short and ultimately amounts to a similar form of online tracking with a different name. Popular Science, 4 Jan. 2024

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