two sides of the same coin

different but closely related features of one idea Rewards and punishments are two sides of the same coin – both are used to control people, and neither works very well.

Related vocabulary: the other side of the coin

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Ivonne	ee-VAWN (German)	Spanish, German, Dutch
Gustave	goo-STAHV	French
Elaine	i-LAYN (English)	English, Arthurian Romance
Raganhildis	-	Ancient Germanic
Emmanuhel	-	Biblical Latin
Meave	-	Irish