flip side
1
the opposite or contrasting aspect of a situation, idea, or argument
The idiom "flip side" originates from the era of vinyl records, which typically had two sides: an "A" side and a "B" side. The "A" side usually featured the main songs or singles, while the "B" side contained additional tracks. When you flipped the record over to the other side, you encountered different content. This physical act of flipping the record to reveal another side led to the metaphorical use of "flip side" to refer to an alternative perspective, aspect, or version of something.
- On the flip side of success is often the struggle and hard work that went into achieving it.
- The flip side of living in a bustling city is dealing with noise pollution and crowded streets.
- Technology has improved our lives in many ways; the flip side is that it has also increased our dependence on devices.
- The job pays well, but the flip side is that it requires long hours.
- The flip side of being an early riser is feeling tired in the evenings.