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
Elma['elmə]
Astill['æstil]
Hatim-Arabic
Jung-Heejung-heeKorean
Crystin-Welsh
HadrianHAY-dree-ən (English)History