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The other way round/around

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9 February 2026

The other way round/around

We use this expression to say that some information was backwards.

Written: Yes

Spoken: Yes

Formal: Yes

Informal: Yes

Example 1

So you invited Karen to your party?

No, the other way round - she invited me to her party.

Example 2

You said the plane leaves at four and arrives at six?

No, the other way round. It leaves at six and arrives at four the next morning.

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