Other side of the coin meaning
What does the saying 'Other side of the coin' mean?
Idiom: Other side of the coin
Meaning:
The other side of the coin is a different, usually opposing, view of a situation.
('Flip side of the coin' is an alternative.)
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Money |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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