on the debit side

Britain idiomatic sequence

(sequence, idiomatic, Britain) Used when mentioning the things that one does not like about something.

Japanese Meaning

ものの嫌な点・マイナス面を指摘する場合に用いる表現 / 否定的側面、欠点について述べる際のフレーズ

I enjoyed the exhibition, but on the debit side the venue was overcrowded.

展示会は楽しめましたが、マイナス面として会場が過密で落ち着いて展示を鑑賞できませんでした。

Sense（1）

(sequence, idiomatic, Britain) Used when mentioning the things that one does not like about something.

On the debit side, I do not recommend the room service.