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Discover LudwigThe phrase 'the downside' is correct and can be used in written English.
The phrase is commonly used to refer to the negative aspects of a particular situation or experience. For example, "Although the new job paid more, the downside was that I had to travel several hours each day to get to work."
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the downside
noun
A disadvantageous aspect of something that is normally advantageous.
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What's the downside?
What about the downside?
That's the downside.
But that's the downside.
And what's the downside?
The downside: huge job losses.
On the downside, it's duller.
The downside of Apple mania.
What's the downside for Russia?
That was the downside".
So what is the downside?
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