on the flip side

prepositional phrase

On the other hand; conversely.

Meanings

prepositional phrase

alternative on the flip-side · alternative on the flipside

  1. idiomaticOn the other hand; conversely.
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    They were behind twice, first to James Morrison's 11th-minute strike and then Kenny Miller's effort early in the second half. England responded with goals of their own from Theo Walcott and Daniel Welbeck and, on the balance of play, probably deserved the victory. On the flip-side, they could conceivably have lost because of their various shortcomings in defence. They also have a goalkeeper, Joe Hart, who is a danger to his own team on nights like these.

    14 August 2013, Daniel Taylor, “Rickie Lambert's debut goal gives England victory over Scotland”, in The Guardian

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Chicago

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