on\ one\ hand

on\ one\ hand
adv. phr.
Looking at a thing in one of two possible ways; from one point of view. - Usually used with "on the other hand".

John wants to be a printer or a teacher; on one hand, printing pays better; on the other hand, schools need good teachers.


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