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Definition on the one hand...on the other hand in American English

on the one hand...on the other hand phrase

phrase
1

used for giving two different opinions about something

Example

Many of these garden pests cause little real damage. On the other hand, aphids can infect raspberries with incurable diseases.

Example

On the one hand, expansion would be good, but on the other hand it would be sad to lose the family atmosphere.

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Definition on the one hand...on the other hand in American English