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Kanonathena  #223295  Sun, 07 May 06 05:28 PM

On the flipside, nations with low levels of intelligence have low levels of educational attainment and few individuals who make significant contributions.

filpside = other side ?

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Marius Hancu  #223312  Sun, 07 May 06 06:09 PM
yes, like in flipping a coin:

flip side  
Function:noun
Etymology:1flip (to turn over)
1 : reverse side ; specifically : the reverse and usually less popular side of a phonograph record
2 : OPPOSITE <survival is the flip side of profit, or getting rich -- Robert Lacville> ; especially : the reverse or opposite aspect or result <the flip side of deficient saving ... is overconsumption -- R.S.Gay>
Merriam-Webster Dictionary,  unabridged

  
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