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on the one hand
Thesaurus| Adv. | 1.on the one hand - from one point of view; "on the one hand, she is a gifted chemist"on one handbut then, on the other hand, then again - (contrastive) from another point of view; "on the other hand, she is too ambitious for her own good"; "then again, she might not go" |
on the one hand
on the one handFrom one particular point of view. (Typically followed by "on the other hand," highlighting a second, conflicting point of view.) I'm really torn. On the one hand, I'd be starting a high-paying job doing what I've always wanted for a living. But on the other hand, I'd have to move halfway around the world from all my friends and family to do it.See also: hand, on, oneon the one handAlso, on one hand. As one point of view, from one standpoint. This phrase is often paired with on the other hand to indicate two sides of an issue. For example, On the one hand this car is expensive; on the other hand, it's available and we need it right now . [First half of 1600s] See also: hand, on, oneon the one hand and OT1H phr. & comp. abb. one thing to consider is.... OT1H, U R on time, but you forgot to sign in. See also: hand, on, oneEncyclopediaSeehandFinancialSeeHandAcronymsSeeOT1Hon the one hand
Synonyms for on the one handadv from one point of viewSynonymsAntonyms- but then
- on the other hand
- then again
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