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Anonymous Posted 19 years ago
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"on the other side" V.S. "on the other hand"

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00Can I say: On one side, this book is very useful, on the other side, its price is cheap.0-
  

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02br 02br 00Also, when you use it, the two phrases have to conflict/contradict in some way. You have two positive attributes of your book; it is useful and cheap. That is not the correct way to use this saying.

  • 02br 02br 00Also, when you use it, the two phrases have to conflict/contradict in some way.
  • You have two positive attributes of your book; it is useful and cheap.
  • That is not the correct way to use this saying.
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00The correct expression is 'on one hand' and 'on the other hand'.02br
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00Also, when you use it, the two phrases have to conflict/contradict in some way. You have two positive attributes of your book; it is useful and cheap. That is not the correct way to use this saying. One 'hand' has to be a good attribute and the other a bad one.02

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