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
Otakar-Czech
GÁBorGAH-borHungarian
Johnny['dʒɔni]
Nikusha-Georgian
WhitneyWIT-neeEnglish
Veasna-Khmer