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
Preecha-Thai
Korinna-Ancient Greek
Lovel-English (Rare)
Petronilla-Italian, Late Roman
Rossellaros-SEL-lahItalian
Adamoah-DAHM-oItalian