on the other hand

idiom

—used to introduce a statement that contrasts with a previous statement or presents a different point of view

He's a good guy. His brother, on the other hand, is a very selfish man.

Profits are earned by those who own and employ capital. Rent, on the other hand, is collected by those who own natural resources and provide them to others.

—William Tucker

—often used after a statement introduced with on the one hand

Then he is incorporated formally into the plot, his persona on the one hand central, on the other hand continuingly elusive.

—William F. Buckley, Jr.

Examples of on the other hand in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The low-mids, on the other hand, are pushed back, taking away some of the body from the kick drum. —PCMAG, 11 Feb. 2025

The Lakers, on the other hand, are coming off a 124-117 victory over the Indiana Pacers, despite being short-handed. —Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025

The Robb Report editorial team, on the other hand, had no such qualms, and the Battista easily (and unanimously) earned our pick for the 2025 Car of the Year. —Robert Ross, Robb Report, 11 Feb. 2025

London, on the other hand, donned a red dress with all the hallmarks of a Chiefs jersey, including the Kansas City arrowhead and yellow stripes. —Rachel Raposas, People.com, 10 Feb. 2025