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on the one hand, on the other hand

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Definition of on the one hand, on the other hand

used to introduce statements that describe two different or opposite ideas, people, etc. On the one hand, I think the price is fair, but on the other (hand), I really can't afford to spend that much money.He's a good guy. His brother, on the other hand, is a very selfish man.