In The Other Hand Or On The Other Hand

Author: Bob
Updated Date 16/05/2012 16:33:21
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Which one is correct? In the other hand or On the other hand? How are they used?

Bob - 16/05/2012 17:19:38

On the other hand is the correct idiom to use in English. It means "conversely" or "alternatively".

Example:

On the one hand, you said you didn't have enough time to prepare for the exam. On the other hand, you went to the party for the whole day.

If you study hard, you can pass the exam. On the other hand, if you keep playing video games every day, you will definitely fail.

In the other hand is not an idiom in English. It simply means you are holding something in the "other" hand.