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idiombe a double-edged swordused in order to say that a plan, achievement etc that someone hopes will bring them success could also harm them ◆ used especially in newspapers:The settlement of the dispute could well prove to be a double-edged sword for the administration, as it removes one argument for their reelection.For women, the sexual liberation of the Sixties was a double-edged sword.
be a double-edged swordTo be something that can be both beneficial and problematic. Going back to school was a double-edged sword for Pam. On the one hand, it widened her career prospects, but, on the other hand, she was in a lot of debt when she graduated. be a double-edged ˈsword/ˈweapon be something that has both advantages and disadvantages: This new ‘miracle diet’ is a double-edged sword — it’ll make you lose weight fast but you may have some unpleasant side effects. |