“Cut both ways”
Definition
To have both positive and negative effects.
Beispiele
Examples
“This situation is a good example of "Cut both ways".”
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This situation is a good example of "Cut both ways".
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- What does "Cut both ways" mean?
- "Cut both ways" means to have both positive and negative effects.
- How do you use "Cut both ways" in a sentence?
- Example: "This situation is a good example of "Cut both ways"."
- Should I interpret "Cut both ways" word for word?
- Understand the expression as a whole. Use the definition and example to learn its meaning rather than translating each word separately.