double edged sword

Something that can be both positive and negative. Intelligence is a double edged sword. Things may come easy to you, but people will always expect more. This meeting is a double-edged sword—it's a great chance to get the firm wider exposure, but we're just not prepared enough for it.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Walter	['wɔ:ltə]
Chip	CHIP	English
Chanah	-	Hebrew
Goldstein	['gəuldsti:n]
Amantius	-	Late Roman
Alfhild	-	Norwegian, Swedish