on the other hand

/ɒnðɪ ˈʌðə hˈand/

/ɑːnðɪ ˈʌðɚ hˈænd/

[phrase]

on the other hand

[PHRASE]

used to introduce a contrasting or opposing point of view or argument

synonyms : then again

antonyms : on the one hand

Examples

1. On the other hand, narcissists can demonstrate great charm.

2. Stratfordians, on the other hand, say that the works were all written by William Shakespeare, an actor known to have been born at Stratford in 1564.

3. The life of Edward de Vere, on the other hand, was more than adequate.

4. Mr Brocklehurst, on the other hand, now looked round at the girls, and almost jumped in surprise.