[Idiom] VICE VERSA. - Understanding Opposites: A Guide to Reversing Concepts

the other way around

The idiom 'Vice versa' is a Latin phrase adopted into English that means the opposite or the reverse order. It is used to indicate that the elements in a preceding statement hold true even when their positions are switched. For example, if someone says, 'I love my sister, and vice versa,' it implies that not only does the speaker love their sister, but that the sister loves them back in return. This idiom is particularly useful in discussions where mutuality and reciprocation are being emphasized, or in any situation where roles and characteristics can be reversed without losing validity.

Example Sentences

1. He can play the guitar and sing, and vice versa.

   He has the ability to both play the guitar and sing, and the reverse is also true.

2. I prefer tea over coffee, and she feels vice versa about her morning drink.

   I like tea more than coffee, and she likes coffee more than tea.

3. He managed the kitchen while she handled the customers, but they could switch roles vice versa.

   He takes care of cooking while she deals with customers, but they can switch roles if needed.