Kill two birds with one stone meaning
What does the saying 'Kill two birds with one stone' mean?
Idiom: Kill two birds with one stone
Meaning:
When you kill two birds with one stone, you resolve two difficulties or matters with a single action.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Animals |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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