| Word | cut both ways |
|---|---|
| Description | (of a point or statement) serve both sides of an argument (of an action or process) have both good and bad effects The image behind this expression is that of a double-edged weapon. 1998 - Sanjida O'Connell - Angel Bird – Words have the power to cut both ways and I was not strong enough to wield them. (of a point or statement) serve both sides of an argument (of an action or process) have both good and bad effects The image behind this expression is that of a double-edged weapon. 1998 - Sanjida O'Connell - Angel Bird – Words have the power to cut both ways and I was not |
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