English · Proverb Attested

there are two ends to every stick

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Synonym of there are two sides to every question.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

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Where it’s used: Used American English

"After all, there are two ends to every stick," he reminded her, "and it's quite on the cards for mine to be the one that next waggles. […]"

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “there are two ends to every stick” mean?

Synonym of there are two sides to every question.

Is “there are two ends to every stick” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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