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the other way around
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used to emphasize that the exact opposite of what is said is true
Idiom
InformalWhat is the origin of the idiom "the other way around" and when to use it?
The idiom "the other way around" originated from the concept of reversing or flipping a situation, order, or arrangement. It is often used to describe a scenario where the normal or expected sequence of events or elements is reversed or inverted. In everyday language, this phrase is employed to emphasize a contrast or to indicate that a particular situation or relationship is opposite to what might be assumed or anticipated.
Example
Usually, people finish high school and then go to college, but for him, it's the other way around — he's attending college first and then completing high school.
Traditionally, the older sibling mentors the younger one, but in their case, it's the other way around; the younger sister is guiding her older brother through his career choices.
Normally, you'd find a job and then pursue further education, but she decided to do it the other way around, completing her master's degree before entering the workforce.
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with the order reversed
Example
You put the fork on the right and the knife on the left.
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