Two sides of the same coin

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Two things that seem different but are closely connected or depend on each other.

Success and stress are often two sides of the same coin.
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Often appears as...

  • success and stress
  • risk and opportunity

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Idiomatic

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Often Intertwined

These two things are not just related; they affect and shape each other.

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Hard work and success are two sides of the same coin in achieving goals.
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Deceptive Appearance

The phrase points out a hidden connection between seemingly unrelated things.

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Although joy and sorrow appear different, they're two sides of the same coin in human experience.
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Complementary Concepts

These terms complete each other and present a fuller understanding together.

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Innovation and risk are often two sides of the same coin in business.
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