the reverse of the medal

the reverse of the medal

The opposite, contrary, or differing point of view about or aspect of something. Freelance writers have much greater flexibility in their schedule, as well as in the content they create; the reverse of the medal, of course, is that they rarely have anything resembling job security.

See also: medal, of, reverse

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the reverse of the medal (or shield)

the opposite view of a matter.

See also: medal, of, reverse

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