- two sides of the same coin
- two different aspects of the same situation
English dictionary. 2014.
two sides of the same coin
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two sides of the same coin — phrase two different aspects of the same situation Thesaurus: oppositesynonym Main entry: coin * * * two sides of the same coin : two things that are regarded as two parts of the same thing These problems may seem unrelated but they are re … Useful english dictionary
two sides of the same coin — If two things are two sides of the same coin, there is much difference between them … The small dictionary of idiomes
two sides of the same coin — different but closely related features of one idea. Rewards and punishments are two sides of the same coin – both are used to control people, and neither works very well. Related vocabulary: the other side of the coin … New idioms dictionary
two sides of the same coin — If two things are two sides of the same coin, there is much difference between them. (Dorking School Dictionary) … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
be two sides of the same coin — if two things are two sides of the same coin, they are very closely related although they seem different. Violent behaviour and deep insecurity are often two sides of the same coin. Higher living standards and an increase in the general level of… … New idioms dictionary
two — [tu:] number [: Old English; Origin: twa] 1.) the number 2 ▪ I ll be away for almost two weeks. ▪ We have to be there by two (=two o clock) . ▪ His family moved to Australia when he was two (=two years old) . 2.) in twos in groups of two people… … Dictionary of contemporary English
The Moral Philosopher and the Moral Life — was an essay by the philosopher William James, which he first delivered as a lecture to the Yale Philosophical Club, in 1891. It was later included in the collection, The Will to Believe and other Essays in Popular Philosophy. James essay… … Wikipedia
coin — 1 noun 1 (C) a piece of metal, usually flat and round, that is used as money compare bill 1 (3), note 1 (5) 2 toss/flip a coin to choose or decide something by throwing a coin into the air and guessing which side of it will show when it falls:… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
coin — coin1 W3S3 [kɔın] n [Date: 1300 1400; : Old French; Origin: three sided piece, corner , from Latin cuneus; CUNEIFORM] 1.) a piece of metal, usually flat and round, that is used as money →↑bill, note ↑note 2.) … Dictionary of contemporary English
coin — [[t]kɔ͟ɪn[/t]] coins, coining, coined 1) N COUNT A coin is a small piece of metal which is used as money. ...50 pence coins. ...Frederick s gold coin collection. 2) VERB If you coin a word or a phrase, you are the first person to say it. [V n]… … English dictionary
