flip side

• Término informal que designa el lado opuesto o la otra cara de algo, así como el aspecto alternativo, la perspectiva contraria o la consecuencia negativa de una situación, argumento u objeto.

An informal term referring to the opposite side, alternative aspect, or reverse perspective of a situation, argument, or object.

1. The opposite or less positive aspectB2informal

   The other side of a situation, often the less pleasant or more negative one.

   la otra cara (negativa)

   • The job pays well, but the flip side is the long hours.
   • The flip side of fame is the loss of privacy.
   • On the flip side, the new policy could reduce costs.