The other way round
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In the opposite direction or order.
She thought that they should be husband and wife, but he wanted it the other way round.
Often appears as...
- do things the other way round
- it's the other way round
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Contrary to what is expected or what seems natural.
She is older than him, but if you see them play, it looks the other way round.
Often appears as...
- seems the other way round
- looks the other way round
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To reverse the roles or positions.
Instead of you asking the questions, let's do it the other way round today.
Often appears as...
- let's do it the other way round
- turn things the other way round
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In the opposite direction or order.
She thought that they should be husband and wife, but he wanted it the other way round.
Often appears as...
- do things the other way round
- it's the other way round
phrase
Contrary to what is expected or what seems natural.
She is older than him, but if you see them play, it looks the other way round.
Often appears as...
- seems the other way round
- looks the other way round
phrase
To reverse the roles or positions.
Instead of you asking the questions, let's do it the other way round today.
Often appears as...
- let's do it the other way round
- turn things the other way round
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Expectation Reversal
Use when things turn out opposite to what one initially believes or expects.
I thought he was helping her, but it was the other way round.
Pro Tip 2/3Position Exchange
Suggests exchanging places or roles; often used in discussions about relationships or tasks.
In the past, she followed his lead, now it's the other way round.
Pro Tip 3/3Direction Change
Highlights a change from the usual way; can be literal, like following a route, or figurative.
I usually go left here, but today let's try it the other way round.
Pro Tip 1/3Expectation Reversal
Use when things turn out opposite to what one initially believes or expects.
I thought he was helping her, but it was the other way round.
Pro Tip 2/3Position Exchange
Suggests exchanging places or roles; often used in discussions about relationships or tasks.
In the past, she followed his lead, now it's the other way round.
Pro Tip 3/3Direction Change
Highlights a change from the usual way; can be literal, like following a route, or figurative.
I usually go left here, but today let's try it the other way round.
Pro Tip 1/3Expectation Reversal
Use when things turn out opposite to what one initially believes or expects.
I thought he was helping her, but it was the other way round.
Pro Tip 2/3Position Exchange
Suggests exchanging places or roles; often used in discussions about relationships or tasks.
In the past, she followed his lead, now it's the other way round.
Pro Tip 3/3Direction Change
Highlights a change from the usual way; can be literal, like following a route, or figurative.
I usually go left here, but today let's try it the other way round.
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