on the other hand
(also on the one hand on the other hand) used to give another opinion or fact that should be considered as well as the one you have just given

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on the other hand
(but) on the other (hand)
the second thing to consider.
You say you're lonely and bored, but on the other hand, you never go out anywhere!

There has always been a struggle between the reformers on the one hand and the conservatives on the other.

Usage notes: often in two parts — on the one hand followed by but on the other hand - there are two things to be considered:
On the one hand, I'm delighted my work won the prize, but on the other hand, I know I could have done it better.

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on the other hand
from another point of view, from the other side of an issue; looking at the opposite side of a matter
I am very tired but on the other hand I must do some work tonight.

He is very intelligent but on the other hand he is very lazy and always gets low marks at school.

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on the other hand
adv. phr. Looking at the other side; from another point of view.
■ Used to introduce an opposite or different fact or idea.
Jim wanted to go to the movies; his wife, on the other hand, wanted to stay home and read.
Mr. Harris may still want a boy to mow his lawn; on the other hand, he may have found someone to do it.
Compare: ON ONE HAND.

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