flip side

Example Sentences

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On the flip side, a people-forward way of living, with a lot less technological intrusion, would definitely involve more annoyance.

From Salon • Apr. 13, 2026

On the flip side, a sustained spike in fuel prices could be particularly harmful for JetBlue and Frontier’s margins, he notes.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

“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

“But the flip side of not ‘looking right’ means you can walk away from it completely and never ask yourself if that’s actually out of respect, or just out of fear.”

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith