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    B1
    phr.PhraseIn contrast; from the opposite standpoint
    You think he is short but on the contrary, he is tall
    phr.Phrase
    phr.PhraseQuite the opposite.
    I thought the movie would be boring, but on the contrary, it was very exciting.

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    What Is Time? (better audio) Determinism, Quantum Physics, Consciousness, Free Will, Causality...

    31:18What Is Time? (better audio) Determinism, Quantum Physics, Consciousness, Free Will, Causality...
    • On the contrary, when we do observe both the cause and the effect AT THE TIME they happen

      On the contrary, when we do observe both the cause and the effect AT THE TIME they happen

    B1

    A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens Full Audiobook with Subtitles and Chapters

    17:28A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens Full Audiobook with Subtitles and Chapters
    • but no one seemed to care; on the contrary,  the mother and daughter laughed heartily,  

      but no one seemed to care; on the contrary,  the mother and daughter laughed heartily,  

    B2

    The Real Story Behind the Apollo 11 Computer Error | WSJ

    07:18The Real Story Behind the Apollo 11 Computer Error | WSJ
    • On the contrary, it had done exactly what it was supposed to do.

      On the contrary, it had done exactly what it was supposed to do.

    • On the contrary, it had done exactly what it was supposed to do.

      On the contrary, it had done exactly what it was supposed to do.

    B1

    Sheldon and Amy Plan a Couple’s Costume | The Big Bang Theory

    03:03Sheldon and Amy Plan a Couple’s Costume | The Big Bang Theory
    • On the contrary, couples' costumes are one of the few benefits of being in a relationship. Now, imagine this.

      On the contrary, couples' costumes are one of the few benefits of being in a relationship. Now, imagine this.

    • Oh, oh, on the contrary.

      Oh, oh, on the contrary.

    B1

    IELTS Speaking Band 9 Fluent Answers India with Subtitles

    17:00IELTS Speaking Band 9 Fluent Answers India with Subtitles
    • That is the end of part one. We will now continue with part two. Notice that Kavita, the examiner, is very serious and structured throughout the interview. Unlike your typical fun English class, the IELTS examiner is not there to impress you. On the contrary, like Akshan, you are there to impress the examiner. And to do this, it's important to speak in full sentences and use hand gestures like when Akshan says that his car is parked outside just a couple of blocks away.

      That is the end of part one. We will now continue with part two. Notice that Kavita, the examiner, is very serious and structured throughout the interview. Unlike your typical fun English class, the IELTS examiner is not there to impress you. On the contrary, like Akshan, you are there to impress the examiner. And to do this, it's important to speak in full sentences and use hand gestures like when Akshan says that his car is parked outside just a couple of blocks away.

    • On the contrary, like Akshan, you are there to impress the examiner.

      On the contrary, like Akshan, you are there to impress the examiner.

    A2

    This 15 Minute Impartation Will Take Your Life To A Whole New Level! || Morris Cerullo

    15:19This 15 Minute Impartation Will Take Your Life To A Whole New Level! || Morris Cerullo
    • On the contrary, the weapons we fight with have divine power.

      On the contrary, the weapons we fight with have divine power.

    • On the contrary, the weapons we fight with have divine power to demolish strongholds.

      On the contrary, the weapons we fight with have divine power to demolish strongholds.

    B2

    First Japanese Visitor to USA Describes American Life // 1860 Tokugawa Embassy // Primary Source

    17:32First Japanese Visitor to USA Describes American Life // 1860 Tokugawa Embassy // Primary Source
    • But on the contrary, there was really nothing new, at least to me.

      But on the contrary, there was really nothing new, at least to me.

    B1

    JR Lee Radio

    08:23JR Lee Radio
    • Things are more or less sugar-coated when you're in your hours of glory. On the contrary, when you're in your dark hours, things are much more realistic.

      Things are more or less sugar-coated when you're in your hours of glory. On the contrary, when you're in your dark hours, things are much more realistic.

    • On the contrary, when you're in your dark hours, things are much more realistic.

      On the contrary, when you're in your dark hours, things are much more realistic.

    A2

    How to TRULY become and STAY Fluent in English|The biggest mistake people make when learning English

    07:06How to TRULY become and STAY Fluent in English|The biggest mistake people make when learning English
    • You will not lose your skills on the contrary You will be only improving every day little by little You probably won't even notice your progress because it's going to be a constant thing But mark my words one of these days you'll be told that your English is great and you'll be amazed by your English and you'll Think to yourself, but wait, how did this happen?

      You will not lose your skills on the contrary You will be only improving every day little by little You probably won't even notice your progress because it's going to be a constant thing But mark my words one of these days you'll be told that your English is great and you'll be amazed by your English and you'll Think to yourself, but wait, how did this happen?

    • On the contrary, you will be only improving every day, little by little.

      On the contrary, you will be only improving every day, little by little.

    A2

    Jane Eyre Audiobook by Charlotte Bronte | Audiobooks Youtube Free | Part 1

    15:23Jane Eyre Audiobook by Charlotte Bronte | Audiobooks Youtube Free | Part 1
    • to brighten to the seraph! Surely it will never, on the contrary, be suffered to degenerate

      to brighten to the seraph! Surely it will never, on the contrary, be suffered to degenerate

    • made: on the contrary, I ever wished to look as well as I could, and to please as much

      made: on the contrary, I ever wished to look as well as I could, and to please as much

    B2