Meaning of two sides of the same coin | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Two aspects of the same thing.
   plural, plural-only
2. Two things that superficially appear to be opposites but are fundamentally similar.
   plural, plural-only

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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.”

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