Grammar fix
the other side of the coin is
contrasting aspect
Used to introduce the less obvious or opposite aspect of a situation.
expression
How oftenCommon
LevelB2
Used inSpeech & writing
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
The job pays well, but the other side of the coin is that you have to work most weekends.
Living with my parents helps me save money, but the other side of the coin is that I have less privacy.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: The other face of the coin is that the rent is higher.
Say: The other side of the coin is that the rent is higher.
English uses 'side' of a coin, not 'face'.
Don't confuse it
Other ways to say it
Give the contrasting view
How formalConversationalFormal
on the flip sideCasually introduces a contrasting benefit or drawback.
the other side of the coin isYou're here · Introduces the opposite aspect of the same situation.
on the other handBalances one aspect of a situation against a contrasting one.