“Cut both ways”
Definition
To have both positive and negative effects.
Examples
Examples
“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"."
- What is the Russian or Armenian translation of "Cut both ways"?
- Иметь и положительные, и отрицательные последствия. / Ունենալ և՛ դրական, և՛ բացասական ազդեցություն։
- Is this idiom formal or informal?
- This idiom is neutral and can be used in most contexts.