On The One Hand (Adverb)
Meaning
From one point of view; "on the one hand, she is a gifted chemist".
Examples
- On the one hand, he has an excellent academic record, but on the other hand, he lacks practical experience.
- She is a skilled artist on the one hand, but her business skills are somewhat lacking on the other.
- On the one hand, we are eager to travel abroad, but on the other, the risk of COVID-19 is still present.
- On the one hand, the new smartphone has impressive specs, while on the other, it has some significant drawbacks.
- From a financial standpoint on the one hand, buying a house is expensive, but on the other, it's a smart long-term investment.