other way round, the
Idioms-
In the reverse direction, as in I don't think the sofa will go through the door this way; let's try it the other way round.
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see other way round.
Example Sentences
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"For most solar cell materials, it's defects on the surface of the material that cause a reduction in performance, but with these oxide materials, it's the other way round: the surface is largely fine, but something about the bulk leads to losses," said Professor Sam Stranks, who led the research.
From Science Daily
“Just the other way round, the decisions we make must help spur growth and technological development of the Russian economy.”
From Seattle Times
One answer is that he wanted to pretend that he had worked from the phenomena to a theory, and not the other way round: the Royal Society admired Bacon, and this would have been the Baconian way to proceed.
From Literature
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Asked about whether Barr had proposed to Mexico dropping the charges, rather than the other way round, the Department of Justice spokeswoman said she could not comment on contacts with foreign governments regarding investigative matters.
From Reuters
With a frittata di pasta, it is the other way round: the egg is held by the pasta.
From The Guardian
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