Double-edged sword meaning
What does the saying 'Double-edged sword' mean?
Idiom: Double-edged sword
Meaning:
If someone uses an argument that could both help them and harm them, then they are using a double-edged sword sword; it cuts both ways.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: War, weapons and conflict |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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