flip side

Example Sentences

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“But the flip side of that was being able to sort of hide out, and not show my face. I would just go on these long walks, weeping.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

On the flip side, they could play it very safe and bring in a veteran DJ like Tony Blackburn whose radio career spans more than 60 years.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

On the flip side, they name Adobe, Monday.com, Paycom Software, and Freshworks as most exposed to disruption, downgrading Freshworks to perform.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

“Though, on the flip side, it would leave Q3 looking a little soft,” Saunders added.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

On the flip side, I’m praying that she’ll do what all the other teachers do: ignore me and give me an A, because I’m one of the very few who even bother to do homework.

From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles