other side of the coin

English

Etymology

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

Noun

the other side of the coin (plural other sides of the coin)

A different aspect or way of seeing or thinking about something.
Synonym: flip side

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.

Translations

opposite aspect

Finnish: kolikon kääntöpuoli, mitalin toinen puoli, kolikon toinen puoli, asian toinen puoli
German: Kehrseite der Medaille f
Italian: l' altro lato della medaglia
Portuguese: outro lado da moeda
Spanish: reverso de la medalla m

See also

by the same token

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