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
Gerhild	GER-hilt (German)	German, Ancient Germanic
Maegan	MEG-ən	English (Modern)
AndrÉA	-	Portuguese (Brazilian)
Farag	-	Arabic
Heli (1)	-	Biblical, Biblical Latin
Suibne	-	Irish