Idiom idiom
on the one hand
Meaning
you use this to introduce the first of two different or opposite ideas.
Examples
“On the one hand, I want to go, but I am tired.”
“On the one hand, the new car is very fast, but on the other hand, it is too expensive for my budget.”
“On the one hand, the policy promises long-term economic growth, yet on the other hand, critics argue that it places an unfair burden on the most vulnerable members of society.”
Last updated April 22, 2026