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    downside

    US /ˈdaʊnˌsaɪd/

    ・

    UK /ˈdaʊnsaɪd/

    B2
    n.NounNegative aspect of something
    This offer sounds too good to be true. What's the downside?
    n.NounThe potential negative consequences or risks associated with a decision or action.
    Investors should be aware of the downside before putting money into the stock.

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    The Real Reason We Do Stupid Things For Love

    03:34The Real Reason We Do Stupid Things For Love
    • Being in love can feel amazing, but with that good feeling can come a downside.

      Being in love can feel amazing, but with that good feeling can come a downside.

    • Being in love can feel amazing, but with that good feeling can come a downside.

      Being in love can feel amazing, but with that good feeling can come a downside.

    B2

    Just How Good is Eagle Vision? | Natural World: Super Powered Eagles | BBC Earth

    06:20Just How Good is Eagle Vision? | Natural World: Super Powered Eagles | BBC Earth
    • But there's an unexpected downside to having such sharp vision.

      But there's an unexpected downside to having such sharp vision.

    B1

    This is Why Self-Discipline is Easy (Animated Story)

    06:37This is Why Self-Discipline is Easy (Animated Story)
    • And the biggest downside of going to Portugal was watching my bank account go down to almost nothing.

      And the biggest downside of going to Portugal was watching my bank account go down to almost nothing.

    A2

    Become better at talking to people ?️

    08:52Become better at talking to people ?️
    • But the downside is this overwhelming warmth can sometimes overshadow your competence.

      But the downside is this overwhelming warmth can sometimes overshadow your competence.

    • But the downside is, this overwhelming warmth can sometimes overshadow your competence.

      But the downside is, this overwhelming warmth can sometimes overshadow your competence.

    B1

    The science of falling in love ⏲️ 6 Minute English

    06:23The science of falling in love ⏲️ 6 Minute English
    • Here, though, there's a downside. The dopamine hit of sexual attraction feels so good, we crave it more and more. Some people are always chasing the next relationship to get a new hit of pleasure, and soon become stuck in a loop – an idiom meaning they're unable to break the habit of repeating the same patterns of behaviour over and over again.

      Here, though, there's a downside. The dopamine hit of sexual attraction feels so good, we crave it more and more. Some people are always chasing the next relationship to get a new hit of pleasure, and soon become stuck in a loop – an idiom meaning they're unable to break the habit of repeating the same patterns of behaviour over and over again.

    • Here, though, there's a downside.

      Here, though, there's a downside.

    B2

    Japan Rail Pass ALTERNATIVES | Saving Money on Transportation

    09:23Japan Rail Pass ALTERNATIVES | Saving Money on Transportation
    • A downside with regular tickets is that they can be a little complicated and time-consuming to purchase and that they do not offer as much flexibility as the Rail Pass's all-you-can-ride privilege would.

      A downside with regular tickets is that they can be a little complicated and time-consuming to purchase and that they do not offer as much flexibility as the Rail Pass's all-you-can-ride privilege would.

    • A downside with regular tickets is that they can be a little complicated and time-consuming to purchase,

      A downside with regular tickets is that they can be a little complicated and time-consuming to purchase,

    B1

    LIVE: South Africa opens G20 finance meeting | REUTERS

    19:06LIVE: South Africa opens G20 finance meeting | REUTERS
    • Global growth forecasts have been revised lower, and risks to the outlook are tilted to the downside.

      Global growth forecasts have been revised lower, and risks to the outlook are tilted to the downside.

    • Global growth forecasts have been revised lower, and risks to the outlook are tilted to the downside.

      Global growth forecasts have been revised lower, and risks to the outlook are tilted to the downside.

    B2

    Become Antifragile: turn stress into growth

    12:49Become Antifragile: turn stress into growth
    • The barbell approach allows them to put themselves in a position to take smart risks and learn from their failures, to minimize the downside of failure and maximize the upside of success from taking smart risks.

      The barbell approach allows them to put themselves in a position to take smart risks and learn from their failures, to minimize the downside of failure and maximize the upside of success from taking smart risks.

    • To minimize the downside of failure and maximize the upside of success from taking smart risks.

      To minimize the downside of failure and maximize the upside of success from taking smart risks.

    B1

    10 Scariest Moments in Recent World History

    16:1210 Scariest Moments in Recent World History
    • Todd and his family are preparing for the downside of Y2K should it come to pass.

      Todd and his family are preparing for the downside of Y2K should it come to pass.

    • Todd and his family are preparing for the downside of Y2K should it come to pass.

      Todd and his family are preparing for the downside of Y2K should it come to pass.

    B1

    Nassim Taleb - The TRUTH About Employment [w/ Russ Roberts]

    09:46Nassim Taleb - The TRUTH About Employment [w/ Russ Roberts]
    • It's that ability to punish downside.

      It's that ability to punish downside.

    • It's that ability to punish downside.

      It's that ability to punish downside.

    B1