Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
two-sides-of-the-same-coin
idiom
[too sahydz uhv thuh seym koin]
Definition
A phrase used to describe two different aspects of the same situation, idea, or concept.
Examples
- Honesty and trust are two sides of the same coin; you can’t have one without the other.
- In life, success and failure can be two sides of the same coin.
- Love and hate are often viewed as two sides of the same coin in relationships.
Meaning
It indicates that two seemingly opposite things are closely related and cannot exist independently of each other.
Synonyms
- Interconnected
- Dual nature
- Complementary aspects
