two-edged sword

and double-edged sword

Fig. something that offers both a good and bad consequence. The ability to get your insurance to pay for it is a double-edged sword. They may raise your rates. Her authority in the company is a two-edged sword. She makes more enemies than allies.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Peigi	-	Scottish
Paderau	-	Welsh
IllÉS	-	Hungarian
Alcippe	-	Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Mala	-	Indian, Hindi
Mukhtar	-	Arabic