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Katie Anh
2023-09-20 04:09
The other side of the coin noun phrase
Used to refer to the opposite aspect of a subject or a situation
I like wearing white clothes, but the other side of the coin is that they easily get dirty.
Sometimes, I get lonely when living alone but the other side of the coin is that I have amazing freedom.
Working as a freelancer gives you flexibility in work time, but the other side of the coin is that you don't have a stable salary.
Holding opposing opinions on an issue or in a situation
Do you see anything wrong?
1. To punch a hole in one's ticket to show that they have paid for a ride
2. To do something that allows one to go further in a competition or to be promoted at work
1. Please, tell me if I forget to punch your ticket.
2. With a view to punching my ticket to the final, I did whatever it takes to win this round.
