double-edged sword

Something that can be both beneficial and problematic. Going back to school was a double-edged sword for Pam. On the one hand, it would widen her career prospects, but, on the other hand, she would be in a lot of debt when she graduated.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Acton	['æktən]
Leo	LE-o (German, Finnish), LAY-o (Dutch), LEE-o (English)	German, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish, English, Croatian, Late Roman
Rong	-	Chinese
Arcadius	-	Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Midge	MIJ	English (Rare)
EvŽEn	-	Czech