on the contrary

Meaning

1. Oxford100% of films

   used to introduce a statement that says the opposite of the last one

In the movies · 27

• On the contrary, I didn't think I'd look that good.A Charlie Brown Christmas1965
• On the contrary, you're-you're clearly insane.Downton Abbey2019
• On the contrary, I find it most interesting.Lolita1962
• On the contrary.Persuasion2007
• On the contrary,The Mummy1999
• On the contrary.The Three Musketeers2011
• On the contrary...Bird Box2018
• Oh, on the contrary.The House with a Clock in Its Walls2018

Learn it in full scenes

• Downton Abbey2019
  • The King and Queen Are Coming
  • Downton Prepares for the Royal Visit
  • The Royal Butler Takes Over
• Lolita1962
  • Humbert's Roman Ping-Pong With Quilty
  • Humbert Kills Quilty
  • Charlotte Shows Humbert the House
• Persuasion2007
  • Sir Walter Snubs the Navy
  • She Was Persuaded Eight Years Ago
  • Wentworth on Firmness of Character

From the same entry

• quite the contrary
• to the contrary

More idioms

• have come a long way
• keep track of
• lay your hands on
• back to square one
• by all means
• behind back
• better luck next time
• it serves right
• or
• out of breath
• not the end of the world
• you know who