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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.
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with the order reversed
Example
They should be the other way around.
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.
