Meaning of the word "the other way around" in English
What does "the other way around" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
the other way around
US /ði ˈʌðər weɪ əˈraʊnd/
UK /ði ˈʌðə weɪ əˈraʊnd/
Idiom
the opposite of what has been said or what is expected
Example:
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I thought he was helping her, but it was the other way around.
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Sometimes the students teach the teachers, rather than the other way around.