Meaning of two sides of the same coin | Babel Free
Definitions
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Two aspects of the same thing. plural, plural-only
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Two things that superficially appear to be opposites but are fundamentally similar. plural, plural-only
Examples
“Low income and poor health are two sides of the same coin.”
“Shepard: What's wrong with your assistant? Dr. Warren: Manuel has a brilliant mind, but he's always been a bit... unstable. Genius and madness are two sides of the same coin. Dr. Manuel: Is it madness to see the future? To see the destruction rushing towards us? To understand there is no escape? No hope? No, I am not mad. I'm the only sane one left! Dr. Warren: I gave him an extra dose of his meds after the attack.”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.