- ˈflip ˌside, the
- noun [singular]the negative aspects of something
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flip side — n [singular] 1.) the bad effects of something that also has good effects ▪ The flip side of the treatment is that it can make patients feel very tired. 2.) old fashioned the side of a record that does not have the main song on … Dictionary of contemporary English
flip side — flip ,side noun count 1. ) the negative aspects of an idea, plan, or situation: The flip side of the government s economic growth policy is high inflation. 2. ) the side of a record that has the less popular song on it … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
the flip side of the coin — see ↑coin, 1 • • • Main Entry: ↑flip side … Useful english dictionary
flip side — ☆ flip side n. Informal 1. the reverse side (of a phonograph record), esp. the less important or less popular side 2. the reverse or opposite, often sharply contrasting, side, aspect, effect, etc. of something or someone … English World dictionary
the other/opposite/flip side of the coin — a different way of looking at or thinking about a situation The economy is improving, but the other side of the coin is that inflation is becoming a bigger problem. • • • Main Entry: ↑coin … Useful english dictionary
flip side — [n] reverse side back, B side*, contraposition, opposite side, other side, other side of the fence*; concept 665 … New thesaurus
flip side — ► NOUN informal 1) the B side of a pop single. 2) the reverse or unwelcome aspect of a situation … English terms dictionary
flip side — flip′ side n. 1) inf the reverse and usu. less popular side of a phonograph record 2) cvb inf an opposite or reverse side • Etymology: 1945–50 … From formal English to slang
flip side — 1. n. the “other” side of a phonograph record. □ On the flip side, we have another version of “Love Me Tender” sung by Beverly Mills. □ Give a listen to the flip side sometime. 2. n. the “other” side of something, such as an argument. □ I want to … Dictionary of American slang and colloquial expressions
flip side — also flipside 1) N SING: the N The flip side of a record is the side that does not have the main song on it. What s on the flip side? 2) N SING The flip side of a situation consists of the less obvious or less pleasant aspects of it. The trade… … English dictionary
