other side of the coin

Idioms and Phrases

The opposite aspect, as in I know you'd like to go, but the other side of the coin is that someone has to stay with the baby or The subscription is expensive, but the other side of the coin is that it's an excellent publication . This term replaced the older other side of the medal or other side of the shield about 1900.

Example Sentences

On the other side of the coin is Craig Rolandelli, whose company pivoted from shipping California asparagus out to the world to importing foreign asparagus into the state.

From Los Angeles Times

“And the other side of the coin is that I’m frustrated by opera and its inability to always innovate in the ways I think can help it grow. So, it’s something I have been building a skill set for for a long time, and I have been waiting for an opportunity that feels right.”

From Seattle Times

“The other side of the coin is a massive amount of disdain for people considered lazy,” she added.

From Seattle Times

On the other side of the coin, important evidence of Trump’s guilt would have also been provided to law enforcement colleagues by a prosecutor’s office no longer having skin in the game.

From Slate

On the other side of the coin, batter Devdutt Padikkal receives his debut cap in another proud occasion.

From BBC