a double-edged sword



a double-edged sword

something that causes both advantages and problems His great intelligence was a real double-edged sword because he never felt he could communicate with ordinary people.
See also: sword

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Sarina-English (Modern)
ŞErİFe-Turkish
Florus-Ancient Roman
Amand['æmənd]
SÓLveig-Ancient Scandinavian, Icelandic
Charlottashah-LOT-ahSwedish