two sides of the same coin



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
See also: coin, of, same, side, two

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
ÁSta-Ancient Scandinavian, Icelandic
MirjamiMEER-yah-meeFinnish
Aaron['ɛərən]
Michalis-Greek
Llewelyn-Welsh
Berg[bə:g]