other side of the coin

the other side of the coin

The opposing view or opposite aspect of something. I'd love to go out with you tonight, but, on the other side of the coin, I could use some extra sleep too. I definitely support that legislation. On the other side of the coin, I can understand why people are concerned about it.
See also: coin, of, other, side
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

other side of the coin

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.
See also: coin, of, other, side
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

other side of the coin, the

An alternative view; the opposite side. This metaphor has replaced the older other side of the medal/shield since about 1900. W. B. Yeats wrote, in a letter of 1904, “Cuchullain or The King’s Threshold are the other side of the half-penny.”
See also: of, other, side
The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer
See also:
  • other side of the coin, the
  • the other side of the coin
  • heads or tails
  • Heads or tails?
  • the flip side (of something)
  • the flip side of something
  • flip side
  • a coin flip
  • a coin toss
  • toss a coin
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