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Anonymous Posted 11 years ago
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Alternative to on the other hand

This phrase is just ridiculously stilted. I hate using it and will never use it again if there is another alternative available. What else can I use instead?
  

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Anonymous This phrase is just ridiculously stilted. That's a strange thing to say of a natural expression that is commonly used.

— Fivejedjon

  • Anonymous This phrase is just ridiculously stilted.
  • That's a strange thing to say of a natural expression that is commonly used.
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AnonymousThis phrase is just ridiculously stilted.
That's a strange thing to say of a natural expression that is commonly used.
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It is too figurative... Is there really something on the other hand?! Can I use HOWEVER instead?
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Also, I am speaking with non-native speakers a lot, and they don't understand it at all.
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If you're not speaking to students of English, then you're correct to find another way to express your meaning. If you're trying to teach students English, you should be aware that the language has a fondness for hands in its expressions, taking figurative meaning from the hand's position, shape, and employment. The OED lists over 60 figurative uses from cards to horseflesh.
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AnonymousWhat else can I use instead?
conversely, to the contrary, on the contrary, in opposition, contrariwise, alternatively, ...

See a thesaurus.

CJ
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