Two sides of the same coin In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "two sides of the same coin", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Mocha Phat calendar 2021-06-06 07:06

Meaning of Two sides of the same coin

Synonyms:

different sides of the same coin , opposite sides of the same coin

Two sides of the same coin American British phrase

This phrase is used to describe two contradictory aspects of the same problem or thing. 

People usually consider love and hate are unrelated emotions. however, they are two sides of the same coin.

great power and great responsibility are two sides of the same coin.

This phrase is also used to describe two different ways of looking at the same problem. 

According to some people, happiness and sadness in a relationship are two sides of the same coin.

In the most tragic circumstances, hope and fear are two emotions that exist, they are two sides of the same coin.

Other phrases about:

be speaking out of both sides of (one's) mouth

If you talk or speak out of both sides of your mouth, you say contradictory advice or opinions about the same thing in different situations.

speak/talk out of both sides of (one's) mouth

If you talk or speak out of both sides of your mouth, you say contradictory advice or opinions about the same thing in different situations.

the reverse of the medal

The opposite or contrary aspect of a matter or a situation

run riot

 To behave in a way that is not controlled. 

Origin of Two sides of the same coin

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