flip side
Opposite side, figuratively
The flip side is the reverse or opposite aspect of something.
Originally the B-side of a vinyl record—the less prominent track on the back—it now commonly introduces a contrasting perspective or consequence: The flip side of fame is loss of privacy.
On the flip side, we'll have more time to prepare.
Reverse or contrary thing
- converseEngage in dialogue
- reverseTurn to opposite
- counterpointSimultaneous independent melodies
- antithesisDirect opposite; contrasting juxtaposition
inverse · polarity · disparity · divergence · difference · distinction · dichotomy · contrary
Exchange involving sacrifice
- downsideDisadvantage of something
- catchSeize or snag
- drawbackUnfavorable feature or flaw
- hidden costUnadvertised additional expense
Opposing yet interdependent principles
- complementaryMutually supplying lacks
- coexistenceSimultaneous presence together
- ambivalenceConflicting emotions coexisting
- paradoxSeemingly absurd truth
interplay · balance · twofold · binary · juxtaposition · coin toss · silver lining · light and shadow
opposite
Reverse or contrary thing
- converseEngage in dialogue
- reverseTurn to opposite
- counterpointSimultaneous independent melodies
antithesis · inverse · polarity · disparity · divergence · difference · distinction · dichotomy · contrary · contradiction
tradeoff
Exchange involving sacrifice
hidden cost · repercussion · implication · caveat · double-edged sword
yin and yang
Opposing yet interdependent principles
- complementaryMutually supplying lacks
- coexistenceSimultaneous presence together
- ambivalenceConflicting emotions coexisting
paradox · interplay · balance · twofold · binary · juxtaposition · coin toss · silver lining · light and shadow
vinyl
Synthetic resin plastic
- album trackSong on a record
- deep cutObscure album track
- recordPreserved account or achievement
- oppositesopposite, opposites, antonym, antonyms, inverse
- reversalsreverse, undo, revert, overturn, invert
- sidesleft, right, front, top, back
- trade-offstrade-off, pros and cons, double-edged sword, mixed blessing, give and take
- turn phrasesabout face, turn the tables, turn a blind eye, turn over a new leaf, turn the corner
- mindset shiftsperspective shift, attitude shift, paradigm shift, reframe, reframing
flip sidemain attraction
Primary point of interest
headline · lead single · centerpiece · main event · star attraction
side, flip, sides, flipped, flipping, flippers, flipper, flippy