“Kill two birds with one stone”

Definition

To achieve two goals with one action.

Examples

Examples

“I’ll shop and exercise by walking — two birds, one stone.”

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Frequently asked questions

What does "Kill two birds with one stone" mean?
"Kill two birds with one stone" means to achieve two goals with one action..
How do you use "Kill two birds with one stone" in a sentence?
Example: "I’ll shop and exercise by walking — two birds, one stone."
What is the Russian or Armenian translation of "Kill two birds with one stone"?
Убить двух зайцев одним выстрелом. / Մեկ գործողությամբ երկու նպատակ իրականացնել։
Is this idiom formal or informal?
This idiom is neutral and can be used in most contexts.

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