on one hand



on (the) one hand

Fig. from one point of view; as one side (of an issue). On one hand, I really ought to support my team. On the other hand, I don't have the time to attend all the games. On the one hand, I really could use Ann's help. On the other hand, she and I don't get along very well.
See also: hand, on, one

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
KondratKAWN-drahtPolish (Archaic)
Remediosre-ME-dyosSpanish
Abigaia-Biblical Greek
Tinatin-Georgian, Literature
EsmondEZ-məndEnglish (Rare)
Almiro-Portuguese