two sides of the same coin

be two sides of the same coin

To be two things that seem disparate but are actually related. I've always felt that environmentalism and human rights are actually two sides of the same coin.
See also: coin, of, same, side, two

two sides of the same coin

Two things that seem disparate but are actually related. I've always felt that environmentalism and human rights are actually two sides of the same coin.
See also: coin, of, same, side, two
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

two sides of the same coin

or

opposite sides of the same coin

If two things are two sides of the same coin or opposite sides of the same coin, they are closely related to each other and cannot be separated, even though they seem to be completely different. I've always felt that tragedy and comedy are two sides of the same coin. Love and hate are the opposite sides of the same coin. Compare with the other side of the coin.
See also: coin, of, same, side, two
Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

two ˌsides of the same ˈcoin

used to talk about two ways of looking at the same situation: According to some people, great opportunity and great danger are two sides of the same coin.
See also: coin, of, same, side, two
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

two sides of the same coin

Two seemingly different things that are actually similar. In contrast to the other side of the coin, which does betoken a different side, this cliché emphasizes similarity—for example, “A talent for music and facility in mathematics are two sides of the same coin.”
See also: coin, of, same, side, two
The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer
See also:
  • be two sides of the same coin
  • different sides of the same coin
  • opposite sides of the same coin
  • talk past each other
  • talk past one another
  • be all talk
  • be all talk (and no action)
  • all talk
  • all talk (and no action)
  • cider
References in periodicals archive
LAHORE -- Ameer Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan Senator Sirajul Haq has declared US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the two sides of the same coin.
Siraj declares Donald Trump and Narendra Modi as two sides of the same coin
As you have noticed, the Zionist attacks are increasing, especially whenever the Syrian Army advances against Takfirist terrorism; this shows that Zionist and Takfirist terrorism complement each other and are two sides of the same coin," he added.
Feroznia announces steps to consolidate Resistance regional axis
The prime minister will use the G7 summit in Biarritz to call for ambitious new targets to halt and reverse the loss of habitats and species, arguing that efforts to protect biodiversity and tackle climate change are "two sides of the same coin".
UK PM Johnson To Hold Meetings With World Leaders As G7 Summit Closes
Peace and development are two sides of the same coin. Without peace you can't have development.
SA donates over R100 million to South Sudan
Hosting a special seminar, chaired by BBC Radio 4 'Farming Today' reporter Mariclare Carey-Jones, entitled 'Rewilding and conservation: poles apart or two sides of the same coin?', the union will welcome Gareth Davies of Coed Cymru, Ponterwyd farmer Dafydd Morris-Jones and Bangor University Human Geography lecturer Dr Sophie Wynne-Jones to the panel of speakers.
FUW looking forward to 100th Royal Welsh Agricultural Show
Ryuko has a choice to make, but it's tough when good and evil appear to be two sides of the same coin ...
Ryuko, volume 1
Governor Punjab Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar has said that terrorism and corruption are the two sides of the same coin and both these evils need to be eradicated.
Terrorism, corruption two sides of same coin, need to be eradicated: Sarwar
LAHORE -- Governor Punjab Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar has said that terrorism and corruption are the two sides of the same coin and both these evils need to be eradicated.
Evils of terrorism, corruption need to be eradicated: Governor Punjab
"Terrorism is the other side of the occupation...terrorism and occupation are two sides of the same coin represented by the global Zionism," Ghosn concluded.
Ghosn: Terrorism and occupation are two sides of one coin
Pakistan People's Party (PPP) didn't react well to a press conference by Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry's press conference, saying the information minister was acting like Goebbels the propaganda minister of Nazi Germany of the puppet government.The country knows that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf and Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan are two sides of the same coin," alleged Information Secretary Nafisa Shah.
PPP terms Fawad 'Goebbels of puppet govt'
They claimed that the MQM-P and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) became two sides of the same coin whenever it came to power politics.
AT strongly reacts to MQM-P's remarks about Sindh's division
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Gantz and Ya'alon: Two Sides of the Same Coin
Puri (Odisha) [India], Feb 3 (ANI): BJPEepresident Amit Shah came down heavily on the Congress and the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), terming them as "two sides of the same coin", and alleging that the two parties failed to ensure Odisha's development.
BJD, Cong two sides of same coin: Amit Shah
In another context, Al-Yaum newspaper said in its editorial entitled "Tehran and Doha are two sides of the same coin" that the Iranian policy of exporting the bloody revolution everywhere is very similar to the policy of Qatari regime in supporting terrorist organizations in addition to providing terrorists with a safe haven to stay in Doha.
Saudi Press
Aljazira Capital CEO and Managing Director Ziad Aba Al-Khail said savings and investments are two sides of the same coin, and that good planning for the future requires a clear financial plan.
Aljazira Capital launches Systematic Investment Program