coin

coin a phrase

Fig. to create a new expression that is worthy of being remembered and repeated. (Often jocular.) He is "worth his weight in feathers," to coin a phrase.

See also: phrase

do some fine coin

Sl. to make a large sum of money. When I get my big break, I'm going to do some fine coin. Richard did some fine coin on that last housepainting job.

See also: fine, some

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be coining it  (British & Australian informal) also be coining money (American & Australian informal)

to be earning a lot of money quickly The magazine has been coining it since the new editor took over.

be two sides of the same coin  also be different/opposite sides of the same coin

if two things are two sides of the same coin, they are very closely related although they seem different Violent behaviour and deep insecurity are often two sides of the same coin. Higher living standards and an increase in the general level of dissatisfaction are opposite sides of the same coin.

See split sides

See also: same, side, two

pay somebody back in their own coin  (British & Australian old-fashioned)

to treat someone in the same bad way that they have treated you I decided to pay her back in her own coin and refuse to help her.

See also: back, pay

the other side of the coin

a different and usually opposite view of a situation that you have previously talked about The other side of the coin is that fewer working hours means less pay.

See also: other, side

to coin a phrase

something that you say before you use a phrase which sounds slightly silly He was, to coin a phrase, as sick as a parrot.

See also: phrase

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the other side of the coin

a different and usually opposite idea about a situation Being a parent is such a huge responsibility, but the other side of the coin is that it is one of the most exciting and enjoyable things you can do.

Related vocabulary: two sides of the same coin

See also: other, side

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: same, side, two