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New2grammar Posted 19 years ago
Grammar

double-edged sword

: something that has or can have both favorable and unfavorable consequences

Is the definition above correct for the phrase 'double-edged sword'?

Please give a few examples to help me understand it better? Thanks in advance
  

Top answer

Yes, it can help you as well as hurt you. " Sometimes it's called a two-edged sword.

— BarbaraPA

  • Yes, it can help you as well as hurt you.
  • " Sometimes it's called a two-edged sword.
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Yes, it can help you as well as hurt you. The related expression is "It cuts both ways."

Sometimes it's called a two-edged sword.
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Yes, it's rigth. You can also use 'double-edged weapon'.

For example, sitting in front of a PC is a double-edged sword: you can obtain a lot of knowledge (a positive consequence), but you can also spoil your eyesight (a negative consequence).
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