On the one hand, I want to go, but I am tired.
on the one hand
idiomyou use this to introduce the first of two different or opposite ideas.
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