Phrase guide

other side of the coin

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A different aspect or way of seeing or thinking about something.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • You can work all day and get a lot of money, but the other side of the coin is that you'll have less time to spend with your family.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: flip side

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Around 1900 from other side of the medal, from other side of the shield.

Across languages

Translations

9 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: kolikon kääntöpuoli — opposite aspect
  • Finnish: mitalin toinen puoli — opposite aspect
  • Finnish: kolikon toinen puoli — opposite aspect
  • Finnish: asian toinen puoli — opposite aspect
  • German: Kehrseite der Medaille — opposite aspect
  • Italian: l' altro lato della medaglia — opposite aspect
  • Polish: druga strona medalu — opposite aspect
  • Portuguese: outro lado da moeda — opposite aspect
  • Spanish: reverso de la medalla — opposite aspect