flip side
noun
variants
or less commonly flipside
plural flip sides also flipsides
1
: the reverse side of a phonograph record
[Taylor] Swift has an exclusive 7-inch single of "The Lakes" … On the flip side: "The Lakes (original version)," an orchestral take on the song not previously available on vinyl.—
Mike Snider
Mike Snider
also
: a song presented on the flip side of a record
The flip side of The Stone Poneys' "Different Drum" was the Pamela Polland composition "I've Got to Know." —Warren Kurtz
Warren Kurtz 2
: a reverse or opposite side, aspect, or result
The flipside of the disquieting inflation news is good news on the state of the economy …—Paul Wiseman
Paul WisemanSixteen City Council members are stepping down, which means fresh faces and new ideas—but on the flip side, a huge loss of institutional knowledge about the basics of how the city operates …—The Chicago Sun-Times
The Chicago Sun-TimesExamples of flip side in a Sentence
That song was on the flip side of their first single.
Loss of privacy is the flip side of fame.
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On the flip side, though, J&J also has some relatively older drugs that face generic competition and have seen their sales fall.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
On the flip side, some studies suggest strengthening your feet can reduce your injury risk and even improve your running performance.
—Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 21 Nov. 2024
On the flip side, some people may de-prioritize healthy habits, like eating well and exercising, and turn to coping strategies like smoking or eating fast food when they're stressed, which can increase heart attack risk.
—Ashley Olivine, Ph.d., Mph, Verywell Health, 20 Nov. 2024
On the flip side, partly because of game circumstances and partly because of stout defense, the Seahawks have done little damage on the ground against the 49ers, averaging 3.7 yards per carry in the six games.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Trefis Team, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
On the flip side, some studies suggest strengthening your feet can reduce your injury risk and even improve your running performance.
—Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 21 Nov. 2024
On the flip side, some people may de-prioritize healthy habits, like eating well and exercising, and turn to coping strategies like smoking or eating fast food when they're stressed, which can increase heart attack risk.
—Ashley Olivine, Ph.d., Mph, Verywell Health, 20 Nov. 2024
On the flip side, partly because of game circumstances and partly because of stout defense, the Seahawks have done little damage on the ground against the 49ers, averaging 3.7 yards per carry in the six games.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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“Flip side.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flip%20side. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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