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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
Vocabulary

Two gains with one action

Hi everyone.

In my local language there is a saying that can be translated like "two rabbits with one shot" and it means that by doing some action you may get two positive things. Is there similar saying in english language?

Thank you!
  

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Yes, in English there is the expression 'kill two birds with one stone'. What's your native language, Anon?

  • Yes, in English there is the expression 'kill two birds with one stone'.
  • What's your native language, Anon?
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Yes, in English there is the expression 'kill two birds with one stone'.

What's your native language, Anon?
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YankeeYes, in English there is the expression 'kill two birds with one stone'.
The British use this expression too!
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We (Italians) have something along the lines of "catch two pidgeons with one broad bean". Emotion: big smile

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