“A double-edged sword”
Definition
Something that has both advantages and disadvantages.
Examples
Examples
“This situation is a good example of "A double-edged sword".”
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- What does "A double-edged sword" mean?
- "A double-edged sword" means something that has both advantages and disadvantages..
- How do you use "A double-edged sword" in a sentence?
- Example: "This situation is a good example of "A double-edged sword"."
- What is the Russian or Armenian translation of "A double-edged sword"?
- То, что имеет и плюсы, и минусы. / Բան, որն ունի և՛ առավելություններ, և՛ թերություններ։
- Is this idiom formal or informal?
- This idiom is neutral and can be used in most contexts.